Pair of Ancient Roman Gold Earrings with Pearls

GBP 525.00

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Object Description

A fine pair of Ancient Roman gold earrings with a hook-and-loop closure, now fixed in place. Each earring features a concave disc embellished with granules dispersed around its perimeter, and set with a pierced, uneven pearl. A central gold wire is threaded through the pearls holding them in place, and finished with a twist. The reverse is unadorned and convex. Hanging from each hoop is a gold wire, supporting a spherical gold bead with fine granulation around the bottom while tapering to a narrow neck at the top. The gold wire terminates with a twist.

Date: Circa 1st-3rd century AD

Object History

Ex. Japanese gentleman’s (deceased) collection, 1970-2010.

Object Condition

Good condition, some wear to the pearls consistent with age, a small chip to the gold bead of one of the earrings.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:0.8 x H:2.3 centimeters

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By appointment only.

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Dealer Location

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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