Roman Gold Earrings With Beaded Drop

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  • Size

    3cm(H) / 1"(H)

  • Condition

    Excellent

    some minor patchy encrustation

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    Roman Gold Earrings With Beaded Drop

    Roman Empire, c. 2nd century AD

    Pair of gold earrings consisting of raised circular shield with large hoop at base through which the closed end of suspension hook is threaded; Gold bead drop attached via hoop at head.

    A fine pair of earrings.

    Christie's, New York, December 2009, n. 437, p. 61.

    L. R. Slokoska. Roman Jeweller. Academy of Sciences, Sofia, 1991, n. 60 a- b, p. 128.

    F. H. Marshall. Catalogue of the Jewellery Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the Departments of Antiquities British Museum. University Press, Oxford, 1969, n. 2524, p. 293.