ROMAN GOLD UMBO SHAPE EARRINGS
Ca. AD 200 - 300.
A pair of Roman gold earrings. Each has a large bezel with central high decoration in the shape of an umbo, a dot in the middle set in a circle of filigree and connected to a round twisted hoop. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2770, Ancient jewellery, Lot. 424.
Size: 28mm x 12mm; Weight: 3g
Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s.
