2nd-3rd century AD. A gold earringposed of a discoid openwork plaque of radiating ivy-leaf motifs, a green spherical glass bead at the centre, transverse ribbed bar below supporting two hoops, gold wire hook above, curved to reverse. Cf. Reva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 50a, for type; cf. The V&A Meum, accession number 8753-1863, for similar, dated 200-300 AD. 1.83 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). UK gallery, acquired in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman. [No Reserve]