Ancient Roman gold and glass inlaid earrings. A matching pair, each inlaid with a drop shape piece of red glass in a closed backrubover setting, to an openwork ear pendant decoratively enhanced with fine beadwork and wirework details, and set to the bottom with a single gold granule, approximately 3.4cm in length. Tested yellow gold, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Complete matching earrings such as these are a rare survival from the ancient world. These earrings are a testament to the high level of skill of the craftsmen of the time and are in fine condition commensurate with their age.
Ancient Roman gold and glass inlaid earrings, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Ancient Roman gold and glass inlaid earrings. A matching pair, each inlaid with a drop shape piece of red glass in a closed back rubover setting, to an openwork ear pendant decoratively enhanced with fine beadwork and wirework details, and set to the bottom with a single gold granule, approximately 3.4cm in length. Tested yellow gold, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Complete matching earrings such as these are a rare survival from the ancient world. These earrings are a testament to the high level of skill of the craftsmen of the time and are in fine condition commensurate with their age.