Jewellery by Design: The Collection of Dr Anne Shannon, An Academic Eye - 31 Oct 2018
A pair of gold earrings in the late Roman Empire style
A pair of gold earrings in the late Roman Empire style, of circular disc design centred with a circular cabochon garnet supporting a heart-shaped gold disc set with a lobed heart-shaped cabochon garnet, hinged wire hoop to the upper section, 5.5cm high
Provenance: Marc Rosenberg, Berlin. Collection: G F Reder, Lausanne, acquired from Herman Ball-Paul, Graupe Auction, 4 November 1929, Lot 56
Accompanied by original purchase receipt from Rupert Wace Ancient Art Ltd dated 11th March 2007.