A large pair of Eastern Roman Gold Earrings, ca. 3rd century CE Sculpture - Stone Cipius Polybius

Cipius Polybius

shields and flying cloaks

that a counterpoise be worn between the shoulder blades to counterbalance its weight and help it lie correctly over the chest

an essential part of the horse harness

a central vertical ridge

A large pair of Eastern Roman Gold Earrings, ca. 3rd century CE Sculpture - Stone Cipius PolybiusThe hollow crescent bodies of this pair of large Eastern Roman boat shaped earrings terminate in wire hoops and are decorated on the front with applied drop shaped box settings inlaid using glass. Attached below the earrings is a cluster of ornate sprees and smaller drop shaped compartments bearing pieces of polished carnelian that echo the larger glass setting above. for related examples see: Oliver Jr. A. & Davidson P. "Ancient Greek and Roman Gold