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Roman Gold Pendant with Garnet Gemstone Depicting Victory - Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.. Comprising an oval cell with an applied suspension loop and three coiled drops below; set with a garnet cabochon engraved with a winged figure of the goddess Victoria (Victory), wearing a plumed helmet and holding arrows in her extended hand; stone cracked. Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und die Armee der C?saren, Bad-Deutsch-Altenburg, 2017, item 104, for a gemstone depicting Victoria in similar style. 4.59 grams, 34 mm (1 3/8 in.). Acquired from Royal Athena Gallery.From a major London, UK, collection, 1970s.Ex property of a North London, UK, gentleman.Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip. The winged goddess of victory not only represented a specific deity, but for the Romans she was the symbol of Rome's invincibility. She was not only the emperor's permanent companion but his guarantee for his success in military campaigns. For this reason she was frequently represented on monuments, standards and on coins, gems and statuettes.