EARLY BYZANTINE/MEROVINGIAN EARRINGS WITH RED GARNET CABOCHONS Ca. AD 400 - 600. A matched pair of gold earrings with triangular pendants inlaid with garnet cabochons. Each earring is composed of a hinged triangular plate set with three garnets: a large central cabochon and two smaller ones at the lower corners. Three granulated loops are suspended from the bottom edge of each triangle. The wires are looped and attached by a hinge mechanism at the apex of the triangle. Size: 34-35mm x 17-17mm; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.