10th-12th century AD. Two silver earrings, each with a round-section loop and carinated lunulate plaque; a series of punched pellets to the outer edge and a similar triangle at the base of each end of the loop. Cf. Sedov, V.V. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhy Srednevekoviya, Moscow, 1987, p.271 figs.6,8, p.330 fig.16. 5.25 grams total, 36-40mm (1 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1960s. [2, No Reserve]

Very fine condition.