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FOUR PAIRS OF SELJUK EARRINGS
- NORTH EAST PERSIA, CIRCA 12TH CENTURY

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FOUR PAIRS OF SELJUK EARRINGS
NORTH EAST PERSIA, CIRCA 12TH CENTURY
Price Realized
(Set Currency)
  • £2,350
  • ($3,722)
  • Price includes buyer's premium
Estimate
    £2,000 - £2,500
  • ($3,168 - $3,960)

Sale Information

Sale 6281
Islamic
11 April 2000
London, King Street





Lot Description

FOUR PAIRS OF SELJUK EARRINGS
NORTH EAST PERSIA, CIRCA 12TH CENTURY
One pair with three geometrically pierced spheres, on a large attachment hoop with mount for a stone, now missing; the second pair each with three polygonal gold beads with granulation divided by pearls, the upper two themselves divided by a similar hemispherical bead, simple gold wire hoop above; the third pair in the shape of a trefoil palmette panel, with three inset pearls and central turquoise stone, one missing, hoop behind; the fourth pair of crescent shape and box construction, the wire loop with three beads, two gold, one pearl
Largest: 1.3/8in. (3.5cm.) high (8)