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A FATIMID GOLD EARRING
- SYRIA, 12TH CENTURY

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A FATIMID GOLD EARRING
SYRIA, 12TH CENTURY
Price Realized
(Set Currency)
  • £4,000
  • ($7,012)
  • Price includes buyer's premium
Estimate
    £3,000 - £5,000
  • ($5,271 - $8,785)

Sale Information

Sale 7615
Art of The Islamic And Indian Worlds
7 October 2008
London, King Street





Lot Description

A FATIMID GOLD EARRING
SYRIA, 12TH CENTURY
The form based on a central sphere of scrolling very delicate wire-work and beaded decoration, the top a flat hexagonal panel of scrolling wire-work within attachment loops, linking by alternate sides three large domed elements each with scrolling vine quadrants rising from octagonal bases, slight denting and damage
1¼in. (3.2cm.) high

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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium

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