Earrings

CE/DA01470. The golden earrings consist of two parts: one mid-sized, circular, open ring and a sort of hollow bell with triangular perforations. The base of the bell was covered by a flat plate, welded to the bell by a thin string and six buttons. The base is decorated with an alternating pattern of mouldings and circles, within which the precious stones (of which only some survive) were set. The largest stone, which does not survive, was located at the centre of the base. Both the bell and the circle have a flat section and are decorated with four gold drops. One end of the open ring has a small shackle and the other a screw that fits into the shackle.