Romano-Parthian Gold Pendant with Beads 1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D. A gold pendant or other jewellery element composed of a slender gold wire bar threaded through gold and garnet beads, loop below suspending an inverted tear-shaped plaque and loop with bulbous ornament, twisted wire suspension loop and free-running ring above. 0.84 grams, 27 mm (1 in.). Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.