Roman Gold Earring Pair with Venus Cameos
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3rd century AD. A matched pair of gold earrings, each hook and discoid plaque with twisted petal detail to the outer edge, central cell with inset cameo mask of Venus (Aphrodite), loop below with dangle and shell(?) bead. 5.95 grams total, 32mm (1 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Cf. Manning, W.H. Catalogue of the Romano-British Iron Tools, Fittings and Weapons in the British Museum, London, 1985, item 2656. [2]
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Very fine condition.
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Roman Gold Earring Pair with Venus Cameos
Estimate £450 - £650
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