Pair of earrings

Silvered copper with modern gold setting
Frankish, 7th century AD
H. 4cm; Cross 2.2×2.2cm; Weight 4g each

A unique pair of earrings consisting of two crosses that had originally been components of a belt buckle.  The modern gold hangers are a sleek complement to the geometric crosses below. A creation of Galerie Rhéa.

Cf. For the the buckle crosses, see as a comparison The Metropolitan Museum, N. Y., accession Number: 17.191.265, a gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917.

Condition: Copper elements intact with beautiful patina; modern gold setting. Eminently wearable.

Provenance: The crosses were property of Mr. W. K., Zurich, prior to 1970

Item reference: JE1260