A LARGE PAIR OF EASTERN ROMAN GOLD EARRINGS, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD

A large pair of earrings from the Eastern Roman Empire, often referred to as 'Nabathean'. The earrings are composed of a number of spherical elements which are soldered to each other and further kept together by six woven gold wire strands which are attached to the spheres. Above a cylindrical element is held by the six woven wires and in turn to a large ring which is held by the actual earrings. The cylinder is decorated with a cabochon garnet held in an elaborate mount.
Gold, garnet and pearl. Roman 1/2nd.c.A.D.
95 by 13 mm.
Weight: 30.9 gr.

PROVENANCE
From a European collection since the 1980's.