Bidspirit auction | Roman Gold Earrings with Bosses

Roman Gold Earrings with Bosses - Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.. Matched pair of gold earrings, each a wire hoop developing to three twisted strands with hook-and-eye closure, shield with central granule cluster and braided filigree to the rim; lozengiform fluted box below with granule detailing to the lower face. Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, pl.LII, item 2377, for type. 6.24 grams total, 28-31 mm (1 1/8 - 1 1/4 in.). From a collection of a London lady, acquired during 1990s-2000s. [2]