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LOT 0852

Roman Gold Earring Pairs

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER

1 5/8 - 2 in. (16.97 grams total, 42-50 mm).

Two pairs of earrings with decoratively twisted hoops, domed plaques and pyramid bulbs embellished with granule clusters; one pair with gold wire spirals to the plaques. [4]

Provenance

Acquired between 1950-1970s.
Ex Swiss private collection.

Literature

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 08.251.5, .6, for a broadly similar earring.

CONDITION

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LOT 0852

Roman Gold Earring Pairs

Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)

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