A PAIR OF BYZANTINE GOLD EARRINGS WITH PEARLS AND AMETHYST, CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY AD A PAIR OF BYZANTINE GOLD EARRINGS WITH PEARLS AND AMETHYST, CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY AD A PAIR OF BYZANTINE GOLD EARRINGS WITH PEARLS AND AMETHYST, CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY AD A PAIR OF BYZANTINE GOLD EARRINGS WITH PEARLS AND AMETHYST, CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY AD A PAIR OF BYZANTINE GOLD EARRINGS WITH PEARLS AND AMETHYST, CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY AD

A PAIR OF BYZANTINE GOLD EARRINGS WITH PEARLS AND AMETHYST, CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY AD

Reference: ART600593

A pair of Byzantine gold drop shaped earrings. The central opening has a suspended amethyst bead which is surrounded by an open work relief showing the grapes and wine leaves. The outside rim has filigreed loops which serve as a guide for river pearls strung together with a wire. Very few earrings of this period have been seen on the market for long time.
9.5 by 6 cm.
Weight: 32.80 grams

PROVENANCE
Private collection, Belgium

CONDITION
In exceptional condition and workmanship.