Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Exhibiting tremendous technique and artistry, a beautiful 18 karat gold hoop earring with a conical dangler that is extensively yet tastefully adorned by filigree and granulation. Attached to the base of the cone form are four gold wires that each hold a glass bead - three of cobalt blue hues and one in teal. As a bonus, another conical gold bead replete with beautiful granulation accompanies the piece. Size: gold and glass bead dangler measures 1.25" L (3.2 cm); 2.25" L (5.7 cm) including hoop

Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA

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#140054

Some granules missing from the gold bead that is not attached to a hoop. Small crack to lower ring-shaped end of that bead. Catch of hoop has fused. Slight dents to conical bead suspended from hoop. Expected bending to gold wires. Normal surface wear to glass beads.