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LOT 0728
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
ROMAN GOLD BOAT-SHAPED EARRING PAIR
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (5.06 grams total, 28-29 mm).
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (5.06 grams total, 28-29 mm).
Matched pair, each a hollow-formed crescent with filigree closure, cluster of hollow granules to the underside. [2]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the 1994.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 1, 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.
