Ancient Roman Gold, Garnet Open-Work Star Shaped Earrings

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Open-Work Star Shaped Earrings in gold with garnet, Roman c. 1st–2nd century A.D., total weight 6.5 g, length 3.7 cm including loop; five garnet beads surround a central garnet bezel, condition: intact and excellent; reproduction/replica, provenance from a European private collection prior to 2000, includes Certificate of Authenticity.

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Star shaped bezel finely worked in filigree set with a central garnet and surmounted by five garnet round beads, integral gold loops. Exquisite.

Size: 3.7 cm L each (including loop) - 1 7/16 inch
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight= 6.5 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: European private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Star shaped bezel finely worked in filigree set with a central garnet and surmounted by five garnet round beads, integral gold loops. Exquisite.

Size: 3.7 cm L each (including loop) - 1 7/16 inch
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight= 6.5 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: European private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Open-Work Star Shaped Earrings
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Material
Garnet, Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
United KingdomVerified
4529
Objects sold
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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