Circa 323-31 BC, Hellenistic Period A pair of beautiful gold earrings, eachprising an oval-shaped hoop with hooked attachment and a semi-circular filigree design, ornamented with spherical baubles, which hangs from the bottom of the hoop. The Hellenistic period, which runs from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the battle of Actium is 31 BC, was an era in which Greek-speaking peoples controlled much of the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia as far as present-day Afghanistan. This period saw many momentous scientific discoveries and artistic developments, including the creation of exceptionally intricate jewellery, as this gorgeous piece exemplifies. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: Set of 2: L:38mm / W:43mm; 10.8g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.