2008.138.1-2

Object Title
Pair of Earrings
Measurements
15/16 inch high x 5/8 inch wide, each
Creation Date
ca. 3rd century
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
VMFA\2008-138_1-2_or_v1.jpg
Provenance Information
By 1987: Mele Galleries, New York; 1987-2008: Anonymous Donor, New York (Accession Date: November 20, 2008)



Exhibition Information
The works have been on display at VMFA since December of 2010 in the Museum’s Greek, Roman & Hellenistic Galleries.
Publication Information
No information available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
These works have a provenance established to 1987. The donor of these objects acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry on the art market between the late 1970s and ca. 1993. Most are common types for which there is no additional provenance information. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed, and publicized.

2008.137.1-2

Object Title
Pair of Earrings
Measurements
1 1/16 inches high x 11/16 inch wide, each
Creation Date
ca. 10th century
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
VMFA\2008-137_1-2_or_v1.jpg
Provenance Information
By 1983: Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York; 1983-2008: Anonymous Donor, New York (Accession Date: November 20, 2008)



Exhibition Information
The works have been on display at VMFA since December of 2010 in the Museum’s Greek, Roman & Hellenistic Galleries.
Publication Information
No information available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
These works have a provenance established to 1983. The donor of these objects acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry on the art market between the late 1970s and ca. 1993. Most are common types for which there is no additional provenance information. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed, and publicized.

2008.136.1-2

Object Title
Pair of Earrings
Measurements
1 1/16 inches high x 5/8 inch width, each
Creation Date
ca. 2nd century
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
VMFA\2008-136_1-2_or_v1.jpg
Provenance Information
By 1984: Jack Ogden, London; 1984-2008: Anonymous Donor, New York (Accession Date: November 20, 2008)




Exhibition Information
The works have been on display at VMFA since December of 2010 in the Museum’s Greek, Roman & Hellenistic Galleries.
Publication Information
No information available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
These works have a provenance established to 1984. The donor of these objects acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry on the art market between the late 1970s and ca. 1993. Most are common types for which there is no additional provenance information. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed, and publicized.

2009.329

Object Title
Fitting for a Horse's Harness
Measurements
3 5/8 inches length
Creation Date
ca. 9th - 7th century BC
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
VMFA\2009-329_v1.jpg
Provenance Information
Circa 1985: Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York; 1985-2009: Anonymous Donor, New York (Accession Date: September 17, 2009)
Exhibition Information
The work has been on display at VMFA since December of 2010 in the Museum’s Greek, Roman & Hellenistic Galleries.
Publication Information
No information available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This work has a provenance established to circa 1985. The donor of this object acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry on the art market between the late 1970s and ca. 1993. Most are common types for which there is no additional provenance information. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring this object into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where it could be studied, displayed, and publicized.

2009.328.1-2

Object Title
Pair of Earrings
Creation Date
ca. 9th - 7th century BC
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
VMFA\2009-328_1-2_v1.jpg
Provenance Information
Circa 1985: Mele Galleries, New York; 1985-2009: Anonymous Donor, New York (Accession Date: September 17, 2009)
Exhibition Information
These works have been on display at VMFA since December of 2010 in the Museum’s Greek, Roman & Hellenistic Galleries.
Publication Information
No information available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
These works have a provenance established to circa 1985. The donor of these objects acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry on the art market between the late 1970s and ca. 1993. Most are common types for which there is no additional provenance information. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed, and publicized.

2009.327.1-2

Object Title
Pair of Earrings
Measurements
1 ¾ inches length, each
Creation Date
ca. 2nd - 3rd century
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
VMFA\2009-327_1-2_v1.jpg
Provenance Information
Circa 1985: Mele Galleries, New York; 1985-2009: Anonymous Donor, New York (Accession Date: September 17, 2009)
Exhibition Information
These works have been on display at VMFA since December of 2010 in the Museum’s Greek, Roman & Hellenistic Galleries.
Publication Information
No information available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
These works have a provenance established to circa 1985. The donor of these objects acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry on the art market between the late 1970s and ca. 1993. Most are common types for which there is no additional provenance information. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed, and publicized.

2009.326.1-2

Object Title
Pair of Earrings
Measurements
1 inch length, each
Creation Date
ca. 2nd - 3rd century
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
VMFA\2009-326_1-2_v1.jpg
Provenance Information
Circa 1985: Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York; 1985-2009: Anonymous Donor, New York (Accession Date: September 17, 2009)
Exhibition Information
These works have been on display at VMFA since December of 2010 in the Museum’s Greek, Roman & Hellenistic Galleries.
Publication Information
No information available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
These works have a provenance established to circa 1985. The donor of these objects acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry on the art market between the late 1970s and ca. 1993. Most are common types for which there is no additional provenance information. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed, and publicized.

2009.325.1-2

Object Title
Pair of Earrings
Measurements
¾ inch length, each
Creation Date
ca. 2nd - 3rd century
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
VMFA\2009-325_1-2_v1.jpg
Provenance Information
Circa 1985: Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York; 1985-2009: Anonymous Donor, New York (Accession Date: September 17, 2009)
Exhibition Information
These works have been on display at VMFA since December of 2010 in the Museum’s Greek, Roman & Hellenistic Galleries.
Publication Information
No information available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
These works have a provenance established to circa 1985. The donor of these objects acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry on the art market between the late 1970s and ca. 1993. Most are common types for which there is no additional provenance information. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed, and publicized.

2009.324.1-2

Object Title
Pair of Earrings
Measurements
2 ¼ inches length, each
Creation Date
ca. 2nd - 3rd century
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-7947276/
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
before 500
Provenance Information
Circa 1985: Pyramide Gallery, Paris; 1985-2009: Anonymous Donor, New York (Accession Date: September 17, 2009)
Exhibition Information
These works have been on display at VMFA since December of 2010 in the Museum’s Greek, Roman & Hellenistic Galleries.
Publication Information
No information available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
These works have a provenance established to circa 1985. The donor of these objects acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry on the art market between the late 1970s and ca. 1993. Most are common types for which there is no additional provenance information. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed, and publicized.

2009.323

Object Title
Earring
Measurements
7/8 inch width
Creation Date
ca. 4th - 3rd century BC
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
VMFA\2009-323_v1.jpg
Provenance Information
Circa 1985: Jack Ogden, London; 1985-2009: Anonymous Donor, New York (Accession Date: September 17, 2009)
Exhibition Information
The work has been on display at VMFA since December of 2010 in the Museum’s Greek, Roman & Hellenistic Galleries.
Publication Information
No information available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This work has a provenance established to circa 1985. The donor of this object acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry on the art market between the late 1970s and ca. 1993. Most are common types for which there is no additional provenance information. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring this object into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where it could be studied, displayed, and publicized.
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