ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE NECKLACE PENDANT 1st-5th CENTURY

1st-5th Century. Under 1/2" width. Wheel form with beaded edge. Raised central circle with eight radial spokes. The concept of the Rota Fortunae, the Wheel of Fortune, dates back millennia with the Ro

1st-5th Century. Under 7/8" width. 9 spoke wheel form with scalloped edge. Raised central hub with 9 radial nubs. The concept of the Rota Fortunae, the Wheel of Fortune, dates back millennia with the

1st-5th Century. Just over 1/2" width. 6 spoke wheel form with scalloped edge. Raised central hub with 6 radial nubs. The concept of the Rota Fortunae, the Wheel of Fortune, dates back millennia with

3rd-5th Century. About 7/8" width. Raised central hub with eight radials forming loops or floral motifs and sixteen leaf perimeter. This form which stylizes the wheel is likely influenced by the intro

1st-5th Century. Just over 1/2" width. 6 spoke wheel form with a scalloped edge. Raised central hub with 6 radial nubs. The concept of the Rota Fortunae, the Wheel of Fortune, dates back millennia wit

Late Roman/Byzantine period, 5th-8th century AD. Circular, just under 5/8" diameter, with ten radial spokes within a floral/vine rim and a flower bud surrounding the hub. A common form of the Rota For

Late Roman/Byzantine period, 5th-8th century AD. Circular, just over 1 1/8" diameter, with eight radial spokes flanked by graduated bead or domed projections. A common form of the Rota Fortuna adapted

Late Roman/Byzantine period, 5th-8th century AD. Circular, just under 1" diameter. Domed with high relief central wheel motif with a central hub and 8 domed spokes. A common form of the Rota Fortuna a

Late Roman/Byzantine period, 5th-8th century AD. Circular, just over 1" diameter, with quartered projections defining a saltire Later known as St. Andrew’s cross). Domed with high relief central

Date: C. 1st - 3rd Century AD Material: bronze Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection; Acquired at L.C.F. (London) Dimensions: 42mm; 8.3grams Ancient Roman bronze open -work pendant / amu

Late Roman/Byzantine period, 5th-8th century AD. The concept of the Rota Fortunae, the Wheel of Fortune, dates back millennia with the Roman goddess Fortunae capriciously deciding the fate of men with

Late Roman/Byzantine period, 5th-8th century AD. The concept of the Rota Fortunae, the Wheel of Fortune, dates back millennia with the Roman goddess Fortunae capriciously deciding the fate of men with

5th-8th century AD. Under 1/2" width with a central depression formed as an eight-point star, representing the Rota Fortunae (Wheel of Fortune). The Rota Fortunae belongs to Fortuna who spins it with

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christ

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christ

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christ

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christ

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christ

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christ

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christ

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christ

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christ

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or spiritual concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christ

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christ