MATCHED PAIR OF BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD AND PEARL EARRINGS Ca. AD 400 - 600. A matched pair of gold earrings, each formed from a crescent-shaped hoop supporting three suspended chains. Each chain is composed of twisted links terminating in a conical gold finial and a spherical pearl. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2770, Ancient Jewelry, Lot 449. Size: 175-185mm x 20-22mm; Weight: 18g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in a 1980s-1990s London collection. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.