This striking pendant recalls the form of the tabula ansata ("tablet with handles"), the favorite form onto which Romans inscribed or painted important messages, such as names, announcements, and other information. Several of these survive today; many are of stone, while others are painted. The tabula ansata may be seen for example in the relief images of the Arch of Titus, in Rome. 

"Potentia" was the ancient Roman city today known as Potenza. The town became a strong and militarized Roman colony in 184 BC; its colonization by the Romans began an urbanization previously unknown in the area. Potentia thrived throughout the second century AD. "Potentia" means "power."

Our pendant may also be purchased along with one of our 20" Italian gold or silver chains, available .