Roman Gold Earrings with Bosses

Object Description

A pair of Ancient Roman gold hoop earrings with a hook-and-eye closure, now set in place. Each earring features a twisted gold wire hoop decorated with a large convex discus attached. Two pyramidal clusters of a large and small granules decorate the lower section of the earring. Hoop earrings were a staple and favourite piece of jewellery amongst the Roman aristocracy.

Date: Circa 1st-2nd century AD

Object History

From a collection of a London lady, acquired annually during 1990s-2000s.

Object Condition

Fine condition. The bosses and the loops are slightly misshaped due to age with damage to the lower edge of one of the bosses. One granule is missing on one of the clusters.

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