Pair of earrings

Silvered cooper alloy set in gold
Frankish, 7th century AD
H. 4cm; Cross 2.2×2.2cm; Weight 4g each

A unique pair of earrings set in modern gold suspenders; a creation of Galerie Rhéa. The two crosses were parts of a belt buckle.

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, N. Y., a gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917; Accession Number: 17.191.265
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/170004873?rpp=20&pg=15&ft=twisted+wire&pos=288%20Similar%20cross%20at%20the%20MET%20on%20view%20Gallery%20301%20Accession%20Number:%2017.191.265

Condition: Intact, wearable, beautiful patina

Provenance: The crosses were property of Mr. W. K., Zurich, before 1970

Item reference: JE1260