Roman gold earring with emerald
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Object number
AR3301-05
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Roman gold earring with pendant and bead
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| Material: |
Gold. The bead made of green emerald.
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| Period: |
2nd century AD, Roman Imperial period. |
| Description: |
Roman gold earring. The ring is made of solid gold wire, wound into a loop and hook at the ends. A florally shaped pendant made of sheet gold is attached to the ring with a small, cross-profiled ring eyelet. Below, a gold wire holds a cylindrical bead of green emerald.
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| Dimensions: |
35mm long.
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| Condition: |
Very good condition, complete body including original bead. Only small damage and dents on the body.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us on the art market in 2022. Previously in the French private collection L. Acquired into the collection before 1983.
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| References: |
Similar L. Ruseva-Slokoska, Roman Jewellery, p. 108, cat. no. 12a and 12b.
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| Authenticity: |
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