Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely 93.64% gold (equivalent to 22K+) earring molded into an elegant crescent moon shape, hollow in form and adorned with three sections of wrapped wiring. The crescent moon is associated with Luna, the divine embodiment of the moon, as well as the Roman goddesses Diana and Juno. Earrings of such quality would have belonged to an elite Roman woman as not only a lovely accessory but as an invaluable asset, independent of her husband's wealth. Size: 0.75" L x 0.625" W (1.9 cm x 1.6 cm); gold quality: 93.64% (equivalent to 22K+); weight: 2.1 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Surface is professionally cleaned. Minor indentations, intact and excellent. Wire clasp is stiff, and this earring is not wearable in its current state. Could be made wearable with the inclusion of a modern ear wire attachment.