1st century B.C.-3rd century A.D. A matched pair of Hellenistic or Roman gold hoop earrings, eachposed of a hoop with faux-twisted and beaded lower body and plain round-section upper body, domed circular plaque with loop for closure, decorated with granules and beading, clusters of granulated hollow gold spheres below. 6.04 grams total, 36 mm each (1 3/8 in."). Ex private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. [2]Condition Report: Fine condition.