Byzantine Gold Openwork Earring Pair

拍品描述

Circa 6th-8th century A.D. Each a crescent plaque with beaded borders, sprung hook and catch; openwork foliage motif. Cf. Baldini Lippolis, I., L'Oreficeria nell'Impero di Costantinopoli tra IV e VII secolo (the Jewellery in the Empire of Constantinople between IV and VII century, in Italian), Bari, 1999, pp.104ff, for the type, especially no.8 from Athens, Museum Kanellopoulos. 6.98 grams total, 28 mm each (1 1/8 in.). [2] Property of a North American gentleman, London, UK, 1990-2010. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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