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.

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