Gold earring with ring and hook

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

Delta-shaped earrings have the free end of the hook-and-eye fastening prolonged beyond the eye into a long free hook with a convex disc in front of the fastening.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76