Ancient Roman gold lyre-shape earrings. A matching pair of yellow gold earrings, each vertically set with a cylindrical iridescent glass bead, to a beaded wire lyre shape with curling arms to top, fitted at reverse with a secure integrated shepherd's hook, approximately 2.8cm in length. Tested yellow gold, approximately 3.4g in weight, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
The lyre was a stringed musical instrument, similar in appearance to a harp.
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.
Next day delivery
Tuesday to Saturday before 1pm – order by 4:30pm
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Nominated day delivery
Tuesday to Saturday
Complimentary
Same Day Delivery within London
Monday to Saturday – order by 3:30pm
£100
International delivery
USA
1-3 business days – inclusive of import taxes and duties
Complimentary
Europe and Rest of World
1-3 business days – inclusive of import taxes and duties
Complimentary
Returns
If upon receiving your piece, it is not to your liking, we offer complimentary returns within 14 days for all unseen purchases on both UK and International orders. Simply let us know, and package up your piece, and you will be sent a return shipping label.
Ancient Roman gold lyre-shape earrings, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Ancient Roman gold lyre-shape earrings. A matching pair of yellow gold earrings, each vertically set with a cylindrical iridescent glass bead, to a beaded wire lyre shape with curling arms to top, fitted at reverse with a secure integrated shepherd's hook, approximately 2.8cm in length. Tested yellow gold, approximately 3.4g in weight, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
The lyre was a stringed musical instrument, similar in appearance to a harp.
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.
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