ETRUSCAN GOLD HOOP EARRINGS, 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

Type: Jewelry Era: Ancient (B.C) Origin: Etruscan Style: Ethnographic Material: Gold

Dimensions  H 1" Condition Both earrings are intact and in very good conditio

Description and Provenance of circular design, the large, hollow tube terminating at both ends with a slight flare giving them a "trumpet-like" look and encircled by a braided length of gold. For similar examples, see Marshall, "Catalogue of the Jewellery Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the Departments of Antiquities British Museum," Plate XLIII. Grey private collection, acquired Sothebys London 1960s.

Price $1,800        Quantity 1