Large Parthian Gold Earring

3rd century BC-2nd century AD. A gold earring comprising a hollow-formed hinged hoop, ribbed sphere with teardrop and disc cells and glass inserts, cluster of hollow spheres and granules below. See Marshall, F.H. Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911. 3.7 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.