{"product_id":"roman-medieval-wheel-of-fortune-amulet-necklace-5th-7th-century-ad-2","title":"ROMAN\/MEDIEVAL WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET NECKLACE, 5TH-7TH CENTURY AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Christianity, aided by the Roman philosopher Boethius in his 523 treatises, The Consolation of Philosophy. Its popularity grew with Christianity’s spread, represented in art, including Chaucer and Shakespeare, for two. Its popularity among the common folk who were most likely to be affected by misfortune resulted in widespread reliance on amulets representing the Wheel of Fortune. cathedral windows and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis amulet is slightly under 1 1\/2” (1.48”) diameter, made by the lost wax technique, with high relief floral interpretation of a 16 spoke wheel with a ringed central hub and radially patterned leaves forming the spoke ends. It has been professionally refurbished with the silver surface restored. It is mounted on a Sterling silver necklace for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picardi Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47668210598062,"sku":"B6606","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/0286\/files\/B6606A.png?v=1774450239","url":"https:\/\/picardijewelers.com\/products\/roman-medieval-wheel-of-fortune-amulet-necklace-5th-7th-century-ad-2","provider":"Picardi Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}