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A Pair of Byzantine Gold Earrings with Garnet, Pearl and Chalcedony Elements
Height 3 1/2 inches.
Estimate: $6,000-$8,000
Sold
$4,500
Live Auction
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Size
Height 3 1/2 inches.
Description
A Pair of Byzantine Gold Earrings with Garnet, Pearl and Chalcedony Elements
Circa 6th Century A.D.
Height 3 1/2 inches.
Condition
Overall fine and stable condition. Minor scratches and surface patina. Each earring is composed of elements of gold, garnets, pearls, chalcedony, glass, and sapphire. All suspended from a solid gold loop and ear hook. Additional photos available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:
Private Collection, New York, 1971.
Bonhams, London, Antiquities, 1 May 2013, Lot 233.
Christie’s, Ancient Jewelry (online only), 29 November-6 December 2018, Lot 2.
(Art Loss no. S00121216)
Published:
J. Tarmy, 'Archaeologists, Your New Jewelers’, Bloomberg.com, 28 March 2013.