Roman - Gold Granulated Earrings > Lot No. 650

Description:
Circa 2nd century AD. A pair of gold drop earrings, each comprising a wire hoop with hook terminal fastening, an applied domed bezel having beaded wire appliqué and a ribbed column, free-swinging drop terminating with an inverted granule pyramid.

Measurements:
4.58 grams, 32/34 mm.

Condition:
Extremely fine.

References:
Cf. Higgins, pl 54, B.

Provenance:
From an old English collection.

Estimate: £250 - 350 (EUR 310 - 430; USD 400 - 550)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £500