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Byzantine Gold Fretwork Earrings. 6th-7th century AD. A matched pair of gold earrings, each an elliptical hoop with granulated collar, openwork discoid plaque of vine tendrils with leaves, braided filigree border.Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, items 612, 615, for type.7.91 grams total, 29-30mm (1"). Ex Japanese gentleman's collection, deceased, 1970-2015. [2]
londres, Vereinigtes Königreich
