Byzantine Silver Earring Pair

10th-12th century AD. A matched pair of silver earrings, each a hollow-formed bicone with a collar at each end, cluster of beads at the bottom, circumferential band with two rows of repoussé pellets around the middle, flanked by four strips of pellet decoration on either side; round-section hook with coiled wire collar. 15.1 grams total, 55-58mm (2 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s. [2]
Condition Report: Fine condition.