Roman Gold Earrings in the Form of a Lyre

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd-3rd century A.D.

Material: Gold, Glass

Dimensions: 5.1 cm long

Price: Sold

Ref: 3080

Provenance: British private collection, acquired before 1980.

Condition: Intact

Description: Completely intact Roman earrings with cylindrical glass beads in a lyre setting with turned in ends. Followed by a delicately chiselled rectangular gold band, each with two pendants with glass beads. Original gold jewellery originating the period of the Roman Empire.