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"Sappho" Earring

"Sappho" Earring

Greek

Earring. Rosette with garnet in center supports four chains which attach to platform containing small female playing lyre among trefoil leaves. At corners of platform, four volutes suspend ribbed ball pendants. Beneath platform, five balls and finial.

Gold

Classical period, Late, to Early Hellenistic

Jewelry