Hellenistic Gold Hoop Earrings

Culture: Greek

Period: 4th-3rd century B.C.

Material: Gold

Dimensions: 4 cm in diameter; each 4.1 gram

Price: Sold

Ref: 2560

Provenance: Collection Karawani, Paris, France, acquired in the 1970s. Thence in a family estate.

Condition: Gold beads in some places slightly indented, but intact without any missing parts.

Description: Finely worked out pair of gold hoop earrings from the early period of Hellenism. The circular earrings of round gold wire merge into two thin loops which serve as a clasp. The outside of the gold wire is abundantly adorned with granules in grape-shape and large gold beads with granules in the shape of pomegranates. These magnificent earrings are still wearable today. It is recommended to have modern pins custom-made to avoid opening the ancient clasp.