Byzantine Gold Earrings with a Cross

Object Description

A rare matched pair of gold earrings, each a twisted wire hoop with discoid plaque, central granule and beaded wire border; vertical corrugated tube with bulb below, granule and filigree detailing, granule cluster below; to the outer face a cruciform appliqué with five punched points.

Object History

From the important collection of Christian artefacts formed by a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market prior to 1980.

Object Condition

Very fine.

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