Roman Spool Ornament + Byzantine Gold Bead Cap
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Near East, Persia / Byzantium, ca. 7th to 12th century CE. A lovely pair of cast gold ornaments, a spool shaped object and a granulated bead. The capsule shaped bead is 63% to 70% gold and has a domed top with granulation and beading across the surface. The 69% gold hoop may be a type of ear reel, presenting as a thick band lined with decorative granules along one of its flared peripheries. The ancient adornment is corseted at the midsection and a petite loop protrudes inward from the periphery opposite the granules. Size of spool: 1" Diameter x 0.5" W (2.5 cm x 1.3 cm); gold quality: 63% to 70.7% (equivalent to 15K to 16K+); total weight: 10.4 grams
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#178229
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178229
Condition
Losses of about 1/3 granules on periphery of spool. Slight bending to form and small tear on 1 side. Indentations and tear to bead and light mineral deposits.
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Roman Spool Ornament + Byzantine Gold Bead Cap
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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