5.53g - 24 ct gold.
A gorgeous pair of gold earrings. The hoops are made with twisted gold wire, each with a hook and loop fastener and a small decorative spiral on the end. The Pendant has a grape-shaped ornament.
A nearly identical pair are on exhibit in the Roman Jewellery collection of the National Archaeological Museum, Sofia.
Other example found in Preslav, Bulgaria. Among similar styled earrings in Sofia Archaeological museum. Likely a popular style worn or fabricated in Roman provinces of Dacia / Moesia / Thrace.
Ruseva-Slokoska L. 1991, Roman Jewellery. Sofia
Ex. NumisArt - Auction 3
Ex Private German collection acquired on the art market pre 2000
Total L 32 mm each (max.); Gold! 5.35 g (together)
Sent via fedex, insurance included.
