7th century AD. A matched pair of gold earrings joined by a chain, each earringposed of a gently tapering round-section penannular hoop with pierced terminals, three loops with pearl bead dangles, one of which is embellished with an openwork filigree triangle, each with three loops to the bottom bar, two spending pearl dangles, the centre loop linked to the gold chainposed of ribbed links, punctuated by beaded medallions framing sheet-gold reposé discs displaying stylised human bts within a pellet border. Cf. The British Meum, meum number 1949,1008.1, for similar elements. 26.35 grams, 76cm long (30"). Acquired from Fred Leighton, New York, ca. 1982. Important North West London collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate number no.11047-184615.