A pair of circular shaped ear-rings in open filigree work, with arched incision, resembling small baskets made up of elements shaped like crescents....

A pair of circular shaped ear-rings in open filigree work, with arched incision, resembling small baskets made up of elements shaped like crescents. Double filigree sides, decorated with a pattern of S-shaped ornaments bordered by a row of granulated bulbs. Twisted thin rings made of copper or bronze are attached to the ear-rings, to affix to the ear. Left ear-ring also has a longer chain, 12.8 cm, only attached to the ear-ring at one end.

Collection

Europeana

Title

A pair of circular shaped ear-rings in open filigree work, with arched incision, resembling small baskets made up of elements shaped like crescents....

Object Type

http://data.europeana.eu/concept/2325

Time of Origin

Byzantine, tenth-thirteenth century AD.

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