HELLENISTIC HIGH KARAT GOLD LUNAR-SHAPED EARRINGS Ca. 400 - 200 BC. A pair of gold earrings, each formed as a thick, lunar-shaped hoop with smooth convex surfaces. The outer edges are bordered with granulation. Both ends taper into cylindrical terminals with ridged collars and are topped with a closing mechanism. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2771, Ancient Jewelry, Lot. 252. Size: 22-22mm x 20-21mm; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private London collection; formerly in South German private collection 1980s-early1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.