Lot Essay
Similar gold bracelets, often in pairs, have been found throughout the Roman Empire. See for example the pair in Berlin, pl. 62C in Higgins,Greek and Roman Jewellery.
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A PAIR OF ROMAN GOLD BRACELETS
Circa 1st Century A.D.
Each a hoop of heavy gold wire, the overlapping tappered ends coiled back around the hoop
3in. (7.6cm.) wide
Circa 1st Century A.D.
Each a hoop of heavy gold wire, the overlapping tappered ends coiled back around the hoop
3in. (7.6cm.) wide