Roman Gold Earring Pair with Medusa Cameos
2nd-3rd century CE
Gold, Agate, 45 mm, 10,25 g total
Intact and wearable. Fine cutwork bezels. Each is holding a cameo showing the head of Medusa. Below a strip with three hanging wires where organic beads have once been attached.
Excellent condition.
Ex. Coll. M.D., acquired at the european art market.; Ex. Hermann Historica 2014.