Bidspirit auction | MATCHED PAIR OF EARLY BYZANTINE

MATCHED PAIR OF EARLY BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD EARRINGS WITH GLOBULES ENCIRCLING THE HOOP - Ca. AD 600 - 700. A matched pair of gold earrings, each formed from a single loop of solid gold wire, shaped with an angular profile and interrupted by a central ribbed collar with applied granules. One terminal is hooked to close through a loop at the opposite end. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.For similar see: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, BZ.1959.65.Size: 16-17mm x 15-16mm; Weight: 2.5gProvenance: Private UK collection; London art market; formerly in a Belgian private collection of A.G. 1980s.