Ancient Roman Earrings with Medusa Cameo

GBP 2,250.00

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Object Description

An extremely fine Ancient Roman matching pair of gold earrings, each modelled in high karat gold and featuring a gold medallion enriched with a high relief cameo, and a single dangling large garnet bead. The medallion on each earring is finely bordered by a petal detailing to the outer edge, and centred by a cameo sensitively depicting the mask of the Gorgon Medusa and the face of a youthful female figure.

Date: Circa 1st-3rd Century AD

Object History

From the collection of a Japanese gentleman, deceased (1970-2010); collected in the 1990s.

Object Condition

Extremely fine, suitable for modern wear with care.

Object Details

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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