MATCHED PAIR OF BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD AND BANDED AGATE EARRINGS

Ca. AD 400 - 600. A matched pair of gold earrings, each composed of a circular hoop with three suspended plaited chain pendants. Each chain terminates in a drop-shaped banded agate bead set between granulated gold caps. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2770, Ancient Jewelry, Lot 449. Size: 80-80mm x 22-23mm; Weight: 15g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in a 1980s-1990s London collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter..

Estimate:£1,500

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