1st-4th century AD. A matched pair of gold earrings, each a ribbed loop and tubular neck, hollow-formed bulb with six radiating garnet cabochons with two absent, granule and filigree detailing, square base with spheres and granule clusters below. 17 grams total, 48mm (2"). From an important London collection; acquired on the UK art market 1971-1974. [2] Fine condition. Rare.