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ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET NECKLACE, 3RD-6TH CENTURY
ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET NECKLACE, 3RD-6TH CENTURY
ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET NECKLACE, 3RD-6TH CENTURY

ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET NECKLACE, 3RD-6TH CENTURY

B1535

Regular price $180.00 Sale

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 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, 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. This amulet is slightly under 3/4" in diameter, made by the open face mold technique, with a high relief representation of an eight-spoke wheel of domed form with a raised hub and scalloped edge. It has been professionally refurbished with the silver surface restored. It is mounted on a Sterling silver necklace for modern wear. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.

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