ROMAN GOLD BOAT EARRINGS 1st-2nd century AD A pair of gold boat-shaped earrings with the ends narrowing to wire loops; central rib of beaded gold; to one end a collar set with garnet bead. 1.07 grams total, 15mm (3/4"). [2] Condition Fine condition. Provenance From a collection of jewellery formed by a London gentleman in the 1970s. Published Dr Bonewitz notes: 'The garnets have an orange-red colour, unusual in garnets in jewellery of this period. They are probably spessartine instead of the more usual almandine'.
ROMAN GOLD BOAT EARRINGS 1st-2nd century AD A pair of gold boat-shaped earrings with the ends narrowing to wire loops; central rib of beaded gold; to one end a collar set with garnet bead. 1.07 grams total, 15mm (3/4"). [2] Condition Fine condition. Provenance From a collection of jewellery formed by a London gentleman in the 1970s. Published Dr Bonewitz notes: 'The garnets have an orange-red colour, unusual in garnets in jewellery of this period. They are probably spessartine instead of the more usual almandine'.
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