Accession No

1923.870 A.1-2


Description

Pair of gold wire earrings formed of a loop secured with a loop at one end and a hook at the other, onto which is threaded a chain of folded oval links constricted at the bend. Through the bottom link is threaded a long wire pendant supporting a bead of hexagonal cross section.


Place

Europe; Southern Europe; ?Cyprus


Period


Source

Ransom Collection


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1923.870 A.1-2


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Gold; Stone


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Context (Field collection)
Almost certainly from Cyprus
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Description for 1923.870 A-C: 'Two pairs and one single, earrings of gold wire with dependent chains from which hang or hung, a small bead or similar object.'
Event Date 1923
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Pair of gold wire earrings formed of a loop secured with a loop at one end and a hook at the other, onto which is threaded a chain of folded oval links constricted at the bend. Through the bottom link is threaded a long wire pendant supporting a bead of hexagonal cross section.
Event Date 18/12/2024
Author: Lily Pencliffe


FM:49859

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