{"product_id":"roman-shield-necklace","title":"Roman Shield Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreated exclusively for the British Museum’s \u003cem\u003eLegion: life in the Roman army\u003c\/em\u003e exhibition, the Roman Shield Necklace transforms the powerful form and decoration of an ancient Roman shield into a contemporary golden jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a genuine ancient Roman shield design, the oval pendant centres upon a raised boss surrounded by an intricate radiating pattern, recalling the carefully decorated military equipment carried by soldiers throughout the Roman world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Roman soldier, the shield was far more than protection. Constructed from layers of wood and reinforced for battle, shields could also be painted and ornamented with elaborate designs, transforming practical military equipment into objects of striking visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, original Roman shields have survived. Among the most extraordinary is the painted shield discovered at Dura-Europos, an ancient frontier city on the Euphrates, offering a rare glimpse of the colour and decoration that once accompanied Roman soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in 18ct gold plated stainless steel, the Roman Shield Necklace was created especially for an exhibition exploring the soldiers, equipment and everyday lives behind the Roman army.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinar Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59290701201756,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/9234\/2364\/files\/ShieldNecklace_ab9d9be4-2bbe-4481-9026-0a49ac87c3ac.jpg?v=1793567266","url":"https:\/\/www.shinarjewels.com\/products\/roman-shield-necklace","provider":"Shinar Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}