Ancient Roman Gold, Garnet Pair of Figural Earrings
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A matching pair of Roman gold earrings with garnet cabochons, each 2.9 cm long, dating to c.2nd–3rd century A.D., featuring twisted S-shaped hooks and a granulated collar with fine female-head motifs, in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
Matching pair of gold earrings, each with a twisted S-shaped hook with teardrop shaped bezels inserted with cobochon garnets and a cotton reel collar with granules decoration, with extremely fine detailed female heads, hair tied in a chignon above. Exquisite.
Size: 2.9 cm L - 1 3/16 inch each
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight= 5.6 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, 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.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Matching pair of gold earrings, each with a twisted S-shaped hook with teardrop shaped bezels inserted with cobochon garnets and a cotton reel collar with granules decoration, with extremely fine detailed female heads, hair tied in a chignon above. Exquisite.
Size: 2.9 cm L - 1 3/16 inch each
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight= 5.6 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, 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.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Name of object
Pair of Figural Earrings
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2018
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
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
