Ancient Roman Gold and Pearl Hoop Earrings

GBP 1,450.00

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Object Description

A finely crafted pair of Roman gold hoop earrings adorned with pearls. The earrings are penannular in shape and terminate with a small loop at each end. Each earring is decorated with three natural pearls alternating with gold granulated spacer beads. The composition is secured on each hoop with a delicate gold wire wrapped on either end. One of the earrings has a beautiful two-tiered baroque pearl in the centre. The pearls themselves are luminous and slightly irregular in shape reflecting their natural quality.

Date: Circa 1st – 2nd Century AD

Object History

Ex Japanese collection, deceased gentleman, acquired 1970s-2000s.

Object Condition

Very fine. Signs of wear as consistent with age, such as tarnishing and earthly encrustations. One of the pearls seems to have been broken off in antiquity.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1.8 x H:2.6 centimeters

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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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