Pair of Roman gold earrings
€1,960
available
Object number
AR3298D
| Object: |
Pair of roman gold earrings
|
| Material: |
Gold.
|
| Period: |
2nd cent. AD to 3rd cent. AD. Roman Imperial period. |
| Description: |
Two matching gold earrings with elaborate decorations. Each earring consists of a shield with concentric decoration of twisted gold wire. A loop of gold wire is attached to the rear. The loop holds a cylindrical gold sheet pendant with a volute finial. The cylinder has a spiral decoration of wire and small beads on its surface.
|
| Dimensions: |
Each 41mm long including loop, the shield 15mm in diameter. Both together weight 5.9g. |
| Condition: |
The shields are dented, the pendants are slightly dented, resulting in deformations and small cracks, which, however, have little impact on the overall impression. Very nice condition.
|
| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2022 on the German art market. Previously in the German collection Dr. R. Neumeister. Acquired before 1992.
|
| References: |
Cf. R. A. Higgins, Greek and Roman Jewellery, pl. 54, fig. B. Cf. L. Ruseva-Slokoska, Roman Jewellery, p. 117, cat. no. 34. |
| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
|