Early 1st millennium AD. A mixed group of silver earrings and fragments, many with ribbed detailing. See Smith, W., A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, London, 1875, for discussion. 31.9 grams total, 23-35mm (1 - 1 1/2"). From a private collection formed in the Netherlands; previously in a European collection formed prior to 1980. Among the Greek and Roman people earrings were usually only worn by females. This ornament consisted of the ring (??????) and of the drops (stalagmia); the ring was generally made of gold, although the common people also wore earrings made of bronze or silver. [8, No Reserve]

Fair condition.