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White Peas
Until the end of the 18th Century the species was one of the most widespread British birds
The over-coating of the transparent enamel in these lines creates a brilliant reflective effect when the pendant is moved from side to side
Showing the original saffron coloured paint over a mossy green
The paint to the cast iron base is flaking and has rust commensurate with age
A Roman Imperial Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould; 4thC AD sub-Beth Carter @ Doe & Hope White PeasOrigin: Roman Period: Roman Provenance: A collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. Date: c. 300 450 AD Diameter: 1" Weight: 4. 78g The fascinating terracotta forgers casting mould, showing incuse of [CONSTANTI] NVS MAX AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right and reverse Incus of PROVIDEN [TIAE AVGG?], being a camp gate with no doors and two turrets and a star above, the whole surviving from 4th century AD.