Gold and enamel hoop earrings
National Archeological Museum, Athens, GreeceMaterial: Gold
Date range: Mid 6th-5th century BC
Origin: Ancient Macedonia
These gold band earrings feature decorative tops with complex spiral and circular patterns made using filigree techniques. The ornamental heads are connected to long thin gold bands that would hang down when worn, creating an elegant vertical line.
The earrings show typical Macedonian goldwork style with their elaborate spiral decorations arranged in rows at the top. A pair of earrings also has solar cross design on top. This type of long band earring was popular among wealthy women in ancient Macedonia.
Museum label reference: Band earrings of macedonian workmanship. Gold. Mid 6th-5th c. B.C.
Original Text: Ταινιωτά ενώτια, τυπικά δείγματα μακεδονικής χρυσοχοΐας. Χρυσός. Μέσα 6ου-5ος αι. π.Χ.
Supplementary images:
Collection of ornate gold and silver hair pins with decorative tops from ancient Macedonia
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