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LOT 0647

Roman Gold Earring Pair with Gemstone Drops

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

2 3/8 in. (9.32 grams total, 60-62 mm).

Matched pair, each a hoop and suspension hook; a crescent plaque supported by filigree wires with granulated collars, lateral dangles with turquoise seed beads and median longer dangle with granulated collars and gemstone finial; a marriage. [2]

Provenance

Acquired in 1995.
Private collection, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12863-241727.

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LOT 0647

Roman Gold Earring Pair with Gemstone Drops

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690

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