Lovely Byzantine 24K Gold / Stone Bead Earrings
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Description
Byzantine Empire, Greece or Turkey, ca. 5th to 10th century CE. Lovely gold earrings in an openwork design with central "Greek" cross in center of each surrounded by floral decoration, three chains hang from each with central chain holding a bird carved from stone, outer two chains with polished stone beads. Closure is hinged rounded wire that was wrapped around clasp. Total weight of the pair is 15.4 grams, gold tests at pure 24 karats. Size: 2.75" L x 1.25" W (7 cm x 3.2 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private east coast, USA collection
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#118948
Provenance: Ex-private east coast, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#118948
Condition
Loss to one top bead on earring shown on right, one bird-shaped bead with wear, very minor bending to gold structure, could be modified so could be worn
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Lovely Byzantine 24K Gold / Stone Bead Earrings
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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