1st-3rd century AD. A silver lunar pendant with lozenge-section body with openwork filigree decoration and ribbed spension loop. 3.19 grams, 26mm high (1"). North American collection, 1990s-2000s. Property of a Surrey gentleman. A lunar pendant was worn by girls in ancient Rome as an apotropaic amulet for protection against evil forces. The equivalent pendant for boys was the bulla. [No Reserve]