Etruscan Gold Leech Earring Pair
3rd century B.C. or later. Formed as hollow penannular hoops with eight rows of hollow cones and double filigree ropework band, two rows of filigree hoops to the terminals. Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the Departments of Antiquities, British Museum, item 2265, for construction. 18.92 grams total, 33 mm each (1 1/4 in.).

From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.

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