410, Lot: 1049. Estimate $500. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Gilt silver earrings. Byzantine, 7th-10th centuries AD. Large, gilt silver earrings with three openwork ornaments; the two smaller ornaments are globular and decorated with a flower petal pattern; the larger, central ornament is ellipsoid, decorated with a flower petal pattern with granulation and joined at central band with filigree work. Dimensions: approx. 41x40mm; combined weight: 13.24g. Dented in areas.