EARRINGS Formed by a gold disc, the rim decorated with gold wire. Spherical pearl in the center. Single hoop and pendant holding an iridescent glass bead. For a similar type see MARSHALL F.H., pl. LI, Catalogue of the Jewellery, 1911, n°2355, pl. LII, n°2377 Gold. H. Circa 25 mm. 2.23 g. Roman art, 1st-3rd century A Roman gold pair of erraings, Made of a gold disc, the edge decorated with gold threads. In the center spherical pearl. Simple ring and pendant holding an iridescent glass bead. For a similar typology see MARSHALL F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, 1911 pl. LI, n°2355, pl. LII, n°2377. 1st-3rd Century A.D. Provenance Former collection of Monsieur P., Monaco, built up 1970-1990

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