A pair of Roman Gold and Glass Earrings, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st Century CE erotic possibly from Ashur

possibly from Ashur

when cities emerged across Mesopotamia

and continuing as a relief thread over the aqua surface to end at the base of the neck with the finishing drop

gold sheet starting to curl out on the bottom

He was posted in the Anatolian region of Turkey with the US government during this time

A pair of Roman Gold and Glass Earrings, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st Century CE erotic possibly from AshurA very pretty pair of gold drop earrings with glass stones suspended, one blue and one green. Hung with high karat twisted gold wire and attached to gold hoops, 18K gold ear wires attached for wearing. Dimensions: Overall drop length: 1 5 8 inches (4. 1 cm) Condition: Intact and in very good condition overall. Provenance: Vernon Pick private collection, acquired in Switzerland in the 1950's and then by descent.