ROMAN ROCK CRYSTAL FISH VESSEL WITH GOLD STOPPER AND CHAIN. Ca. AD 100 - 300. A pendant carved from transparent rock crystal in the form of a stylised fish, with incised fins, lateral grooves along the body, and a notched tail. A gold fitting is inserted through the open mouth, and additional perforations at the fins secure the attachment to a plaited gold chain. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 9666; Antiquities, Lot. 271; The British Museum, Museum number 1772,0311.69 (fish). Size: 60mm x 25mm; Weight: 18.2g Provenance: Private UK collection; London art market; formerly in a Belgian private collection of A.G. 1980s. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.