Ancient Roman Repoussé Bull Hoop Earrings

If you've been the the Egyptian Wing at the Met and peered into the cases full of gold jewelry, these animal-head hoop earrings may look familiar to you. Sourced from a reputable collector, they're the stuff of dreams. Nearly two-thousand-year-old dreams. They're bigger than they look in these pics, and lightweight due to their ingenious hollow construction. Each bull's face has a unique personality. It's rare indeed that a truly wearable pair of ancient earrings becomes available like this. c. 2-3 BC, high-carat (at least 18k) gold, 1" x 3/4". MATERIALS: 18k gold (tests) AGE: c. 2-3 BC CONDITION: Very good - wear commensurate with age and use SIZE: 1" x 3/4"