Ancient Roman 22K+ Gold, Garnet & Glass Earrings
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Description
Ancient Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Stunning pair of Roman gold earrings which have been modified so that they can be worn now. Gold sheet adorned with roped edging and bird-form designs, each set with three cabochon garnets and supporting 5 dangles with colored glass beads. A modern French wire was added to the original gold wire. Gold tests at 22kt. And weight of the earrings combined is 10.5 grams. Size: 2.5" L x 1.125" W (6.4 cm x 2.9 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private east coast, USA collection; Ex-Frances Artuner Collection, Belgium, acquired in the 1960's then gifted to her daughter Susan Artuner in the United States (New Jersey) in 1995.
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#118929
Provenance: Ex-private east coast, USA collection; Ex-Frances Artuner Collection, Belgium, acquired in the 1960's then gifted to her daughter Susan Artuner in the United States (New Jersey) in 1995.
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.
#118929
Condition
Intact and wearable
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Ancient Roman 22K+ Gold, Garnet & Glass Earrings
Estimate $1,200 - $1,600
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