Lot Essay
For more elaborate versions, cf. Christofani and Martelli, no. 241; also, cf. Marshall, nos. 2243-2248, pp. 254-255, pl. XLIV; and Walters, nos. 160-164, pp. 57-58
Details
A PAIR OF ETRUSCAN GOLD EARRINGS, of tubular leech-shaped form, one side decorated with fine filigree scale pattern in spiral beaded wire, the other side with two rows of opposing tongues, a pendant globule and granule below, cylindrical tube above for fastening, 4th Century B.C.
¾in. (1.8cm.) long max. (2)
¾in. (1.8cm.) long max. (2)