Gold and pearl earring, Early Imperial, 1st century A.D., Roman, Gold, pearl, H.: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm), Gold and Silver, Known as crotalia (from the Greek word for rattle or castanets) because the pearl pendants would produce a jingling noise when worn, earrings of this type were extremely popular with Roman ladies. Numerous examples have been found at Pompeii and Herculaneum
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Gold, pearl earring, Early Imperial, 1st century .D, Roman, pearl, H, 1 5/16, 3.3 cm, Silver, crotalia, Greek word, rattle, castanets, pendants, produce, jingling noise, worn, earrings, type, extremely popular, Roman ladies, Numerous examples, Pompeii, Herculaneum
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