A large pair of Eastern Roman Gold Earrings, ca. 3rd century CE Sculpture - Stone shields and flying cloaks

shields and flying cloaks

and specialized construction methods

allowing it to be worn as a ring

a central vertical ridge

it features a lustrous satin finish

A large pair of Eastern Roman Gold Earrings, ca. 3rd century CE Sculpture - Stone shields and flying cloaksThe hollow crescent bodies of this pair of large Eastern Roman boat shaped earrings terminate in wire hoops and are decorated on the front with applied drop shaped box settings inlaid using glass. Attached below the earrings is a cluster of ornate sprees and smaller drop shaped compartments bearing pieces of polished carnelian that echo the larger glass setting above. for related examples see: Oliver Jr. A. & Davidson P. "Ancient Greek and Roman Gold