LOT 235 BYZANTINE GOLD PAIR OF EARRINGS
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Ca. 600 AD. A pair of gold earrings formed of a round hoop embellished with a sphere and four loops suspended below. From each loop hangs a short gold chain of braided design, finished with a gold bead. Each earring mirrors the other to create a balanced and harmonious look. Gold earrings were a popular form of jewelry during the Byzantine Empire, and they were often worn as a symbol of wealth and status. Byzantine goldsmiths were highly skilled in the art of metalworking, and they were known for their ability to create intricate and detailed designs. Gold earrings were often embellished with precious stones or intricate patterns, and they were highly prized by both men and women. For a type, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 17.190.1666.Size: L:65mm / W:25mm ; 6.93gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
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