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LOT 0091
Sold for (Inc. bp): £767
ROMAN GOLD BELL-SHAPED EARRING PAIR
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (7.5 grams total, 28-31 mm).
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (7.5 grams total, 28-31 mm).
Each a hollow-formed sphere with dimple to the upper edge and discoid plaque extending to an S-curved wire dangle. [2]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 45, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
