Ancient Roman Gold Earrings
A pair of gold earrings made in Roman Cypress during the 2nd century AD. They're formed as stylised grape bunches with simple ear wires, all crafted in high carat gold - around 22/23ct.
Cyprus became a Roman province as late as 58BC, retaining Paphos as its principal city and famous for its temple dedicated to Aphrodite which features on coins minted on the island. Prior to Roman rule, the region was part of the Ptolemaic Kingdom established in 305BC by one of Alexander the Great's generals, Ptolemy I Soter (Alexander took over control from the Persians in 322BC). While it was a relatively small province, it was an important supplier of copper to the Eastern Mediterranean and was famed for a number of religious sanctuaries. The famous writer and orator Cicero served as one of the province's first proconsuls.
And if you're wondering... yes, they are wearable.
Era: Ancient, circa 2nd century AD
Size: 21mm by 8mm (approx.)
Weight: 1.6 grams (pair)
Condition: Good. Evidence of an old repair to one of the hooks. Wear consistent with age
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