Ca. 100-300 AD. A cast bronze pendant in the shape of a male captive in a seated position, with bounded hands and legs, and his head bowed in a pose of submission. The figure is pierced vertically through his back, and horizontally through his stomach. These pendants were symbols of power and dominance and were used to show the wearer's control and their position and authority. This piece comes with a modern necklace cord. Cf. Bonhams, Antiquities, 1 May 2008, London, Lot 261.Size: L:30mm / W:45mm ; 50gProvenance: Private London collection; British art market 1990s.