A PAIR OF SASSANIAN GOLD HOOP EARRINGS

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A PAIR OF SASSANIAN GOLD HOOP EARRINGS
CIRCA 5TH CENTURY A.D.
Each composed of spiralling gold wire tapering to either end, a border of beaded wire above and a strip below from which hang nine small wire loops, with 'hinge' fastener intact, adapted for wear with later ear hooks
7/8 in. (2.3 cm.) across (2)