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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A singular earring shaped from a flattened strip of 96% gold (equivalent to 22K+) with its original, integral loop and hook visible on the open side. The accessory is made wearable via a modern sterling silver ear wire plated with 14K gold. Earrings like these would have been worn by high status women who would have treasured their jewelry - as this was some of the only private property elite women could own that was separate from her husband's assets. Size: 0.74" W x 1.18" H (1.9 cm x 3 cm); 1.75" H (4.4 cm) with included ear wire; gold quality: 96% (equivalent to 22K+); total weight: 2.4 grams

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

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#175534

Wearable as shown via modern ear wire. Slight bending to overall form, otherwise intact and very good. Original hook and loop do not latch tightly and is not recommended for wearing without the modern ear wire.