Gold and banded agate earring

Unknown

2nd century CE · Gold, agate · Greek and Roman Art

Gold and banded agate earring — Unknown

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

Artist
Unknown
Date
2nd century CE
Medium
Gold, agate
Culture
Roman
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Credit line
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

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