Object Description
A pair of beautiful ancient Roman gold earrings with pearl pendants. Each earring consists of a sheet of gold forming a large sunburst concave disc, recessed in the centre and set with a pearl. The border is decorated with wire-work, in a herringbone pattern. The edge is set with further ornamentation, consisting of triangular granules interspersed evenly. Beneath the disc is a trapezoid cross bar, supporting three pendants. The outer two are formed from dangling, wound wire, finished with another pearl. The central pendant is similarly styled, yet features an additional garnet inlay, set in a gold frame, which sits just above the pearl. Long hooks are attached to the reverse, although these are now closed. A beautiful set distinctive of the 3rd century AD.
Date: Circa 3rd century AD