Keywords: Roman - Necklace with "Knot-of-Hercules" Links and Pomegranate Pendant - Walters 571556.jpg Fourteen polygonal beads of obsidian alternate with flattened Knot of Hercules gold links A pomegranate-like pendant of carnelian is threaded at the center The lyre-volute member of the hook and eye clasp is modern AD 1st-2nd century gold carnelian obsidian cm 35 6 accession number 57 1556 20062 Henry Walters Baltimore date of acquisition unknown by purchase Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Jewelry - Ancient to Modern The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1979-1980 place of origin Roman Empire Walters Art Museum license Ancient Roman art in the Walters Art Museum Jewellery in the Walters Art Museum Hercules knots Ancient Roman necklaces |