Accession No
1923.873 A.1-2
Description
Pair of gold earrings, each with loop back secured with a hook and eye. The face consists of a ring of small paired scrolls surrounding a circular fitting for a pale bead or pearl threaded onto a wire. One bead missing.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; ?Cyprus
Period
Hellenic
Source
Ransom Collection
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.873 A.1-2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Gold; ?Glass; ?Stone; ?Pearl
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1922.873 A-C: 'One pair, and two single, earrings of gold
A: The pair, a disc pierced with decorative design a bead in the centre
B: Similar but with a setting for glass or a jewel in the centre
C: Green (?paste) jewel, with gold setting; a panel of granulated ornament and drops of gold depending therefrom.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Pair of gold earrings, each with loop back secured with a hook and eye. The face consists of a ring of small paired scrolls surrounding a circular fitting for a pale bead or pearl threaded onto a wire. One bead missing.
Event Date 18/12/2024
Author: Lily Pencliffe
FM:49862
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