via-appia:Gold and pearl earring. Known as crotalia (from the Greek word for rattle or castanets) be
via-appia:Gold and pearl earring. 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. (source)Roman, 1st century A.D. -- source link
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