Bidspirit auction | MATCHED PAIR OF BYZANTINE HIGH

MATCHED PAIR OF BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD AND BANDED AGATE EARRINGS - Ca. AD 400 - 600. A matched pair of gold earrings, each composed of a circular hoop with three suspended plaited chain pendants. Each chain terminates in a drop-shaped banded agate bead set between granulated gold caps.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2770, Ancient Jewelry, Lot 449.Size: 80-80mm x 22-23mm; Weight: 15gProvenance: Private UK collection; formerly in a 1980s-1990s London collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.