Lentz 2015.01.130

Roman Gold Earrings, 1st – 3rd Century CE Earrings are an ancient form of adornment. This is a pair of Roman gold earrings. The body of the earring... Show moreRoman Gold Earrings, 1st – 3rd Century CE Earrings are an ancient form of adornment. This is a pair of Roman gold earrings. The body of the earring is a crescent that is secured to the ear by a wire loop. A tiny ring holds the free end of the wire onto the crescent after the earring is placed through a piercing in the ear. 10 mm in diameter. Show less

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Subtitle: Roman Earrings
Content From: The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, University of Connecticut
Description: Roman Gold Earrings, 1st – 3rd Century CE Earrings are an ancient form of adornment. This is a pair of Roman gold earrings. The body of the earring is a crescent that is secured to the ear by a wire loop. A tiny ring holds the free end of the wire onto the crescent after the earring is placed through a piercing in the ear. 10 mm in diameter.
Place: Europe
Topic: Earrings
Genre: jewelry
Medium: gold
Rights: These Materials are provided for educational and research purposes only. The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, University of Connecticut holds the copyright except where noted. Permission must be obtained in writing from the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and/or the owner(s) of the copyright to publish reproductions or quotations beyond fair use.
Identifier: 2015.01.130
Link: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20006:183

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Subtitle: Roman Earrings
Content From: The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, University of Connecticut
Description: Roman Gold Earrings, 1st – 3rd Century CE Earrings are an ancient form of adornment. This is a pair of Roman gold earrings. The body of the earring is a crescent that is secured to the ear by a wire loop. A tiny ring holds the free end of the wire onto the crescent after the earring is placed through a piercing in the ear. 10 mm in diameter.
Place: Europe
Topic: Earrings
Genre: jewelry
Medium: gold
Rights: These Materials are provided for educational and research purposes only. The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, University of Connecticut holds the copyright except where noted. Permission must be obtained in writing from the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and/or the owner(s) of the copyright to publish reproductions or quotations beyond fair use.
Identifier: 2015.01.130
Link: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20006:183

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