Pair of Silver-Gilt Filigree Hoop Earrings, Byzantine Empire 8–12th Centur

A Pair of Silver-Gilt Filigree Hoop Earrings

Byzantine Empire, 8th–12th Century AD

Dimensions: Each approximately 3 × 2.9 cm

Weight: 4.8 grams each

A finely executed pair of silver hoop earrings, each adorned with intricate filigree work spheres and subsequently gilded. The delicate openwork decoration exemplifies the technical sophistication and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Byzantine jewellery from this period. The hoops are subtly oval in form, displaying a harmonious balance between structure and ornamentation.