MATCHED PAIR OF HELLENISTIC HIGH KARAT GOLD CRESCENT-SHAPED EARRINGS. Ca. 300 - 200 BC. A matched pair of gold earrings, each with a crescent-shaped hollow body decorated with bands and clusters of granulation. The upper terminals are encircled by thickened collars from which gold suspension wires extend. A small loop is preserved at the base of each earring, intended for additional pendant elements. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist. For similar see: P. Giulierini, M. Giacco, Museo Archeologico di Napoli, Collezione Magnogreca, Electa Editore, p. 313, inv. 24884. Size: 31-32mm x 14-15mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private UK collection; London art market; formerly in a Belgian private collection of A.G. 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.