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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