Greek Gold Earrings with Garnet

£ 1,950.00

A matching pair of Greek earrings, which comprise a long hook and eye closure of two-stranded filigree work. To the top sits a large, circular pendant with an encased polished garnet and filigree work on the outside. Below hangs an ornate pyramid of hollow spheres, decorated with pyramidal granulation and connected by three lengths of filigree work, which join the top of the pyramid to the base. Within the pyramid’s centre sits another, smaller encased garnet.

Date: Circa 3rd Century BC
Condition: Very fine condition.

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SKU: AH-294 Category: Tags: ,
Weight 5.3 g
Dimensions H 4 cm
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Semi-Precious Stones

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