Leaf-shaped gold, emerald and pearl earring, Lepcis Magna, Hellenistic period (4th c. BC), H 2.5 cm.

Accessories and instruments – Jewellery

Material:Gems/PearlsMetals |Type:Jewelry/Personal adornments |Countries:Libya

  • Period

    1st millennium BC – AD 1551

  • Red List

    Emergency Red List – Libya

Category

Accessories and instruments – Jewellery
Metal (iron, bronze, silver, gold), polychrome stone. Necklaces, earrings, figural- and geometrical-shaped pendants, etc. Metal may be inlaid (red coral, coloured stones, glass). Oval, engraved stones strung together.
© Università Roma Tre Archaeological Mission in Libya / Fabian Baroni