Lot Essay
For the type see nos. 533-548 in A. Yeroulanou, Diatrita, Gold Pierced-work Jewellery from the 3rd to 7th Century.
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CIRCA 6TH-7TH CNTURY A.D.
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A PAIR OF BYZANTINE GOLD EARRINGS
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CNTURY A.D.
Each crescentic in form, with an openwork design composed of scrolling flanking a central cross enclosed within a circle, the crescentic elements bordered below by beaded wire, the wire hoop along the concave edge, tapering at one end to form the earwire, looped at the other end for the hook-and-loop closure; joined to modern earwires
Each: 1¼ in. (3.2 cm.) long (2)
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CNTURY A.D.
Each crescentic in form, with an openwork design composed of scrolling flanking a central cross enclosed within a circle, the crescentic elements bordered below by beaded wire, the wire hoop along the concave edge, tapering at one end to form the earwire, looped at the other end for the hook-and-loop closure; joined to modern earwires
Each: 1¼ in. (3.2 cm.) long (2)
Provenance
Francesca Artuner, Brussels, 1991.
Thereafter acquired by the current owner, New York.
Thereafter acquired by the current owner, New York.