Roman 22K+ Gold Earrings (pr)
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Rome, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Brilliant pair of high karat gold earrings from ancient Rome. Would have been worn for adornment to display wealth as well as an awareness of fashion. Some scholars argue that such jewelry may have been worn to protect against bad luck. Each earring shows a beautiful golden hue, a projecting disk framed with intricate detailing, and two braided extensions that unite on the backside. Each weighs 1.5 grams and test higher than 22 karats. Size: 1/2"L (1.27 cm). Very minor wear. Else intact and near choice.
Provenance: Ex-private United Kingdom 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.
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#80068
**Originally Listed At $500**
Rome, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Brilliant pair of high karat gold earrings from ancient Rome. Would have been worn for adornment to display wealth as well as an awareness of fashion. Some scholars argue that such jewelry may have been worn to protect against bad luck. Each earring shows a beautiful golden hue, a projecting disk framed with intricate detailing, and two braided extensions that unite on the backside. Each weighs 1.5 grams and test higher than 22 karats. Size: 1/2"L (1.27 cm). Very minor wear. Else intact and near choice.
Provenance: Ex-private United Kingdom 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.
#80068
Condition
Intact and near choice with very minor wear.
“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
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“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
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Roman 22K+ Gold Earrings (pr)
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