Egyptian Gold Earring Pair
Roman Period, 30 BC-323 AD. A matched pair of elaborate gold earrings, each a penannular hoop with three suspension loops for chain and bead hangers for a double-arch in filigree with pearl, glass and garnet dangles. See Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accession No.25.2.13. 13.56 grams total, 76-86mm (3 - 3 1/4"). Ex private London, UK, collection, 1970-1990; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.160736/01/09/2020 [2]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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Roman Period, 30 BC-323 AD. A matched pair of elaborate gold earrings, each a penannular hoop with three suspension loops for chain and bead hangers for a double-arch in filigree with pearl, glass and garnet dangles. See Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accession No.25.2.13. 13.56 grams total, 76-86mm (3 - 3 1/4"). Ex private London, UK, collection, 1970-1990; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.160736/01/09/2020 [2]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.