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A PAIR OF SELJUK GOLD GEM-SET EARRINGS, IRAN, 12TH-13TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF SELJUK GOLD GEM-SET EARRINGS, IRAN, 12TH-13TH CENTURY
Price Realized
(Set Currency)
  • £500
  • ($879)
  • Price includes buyer's premium
Estimate
    £500 - £700
  • ($930 - $1,300)

Sale Information

Sale 5334
Islamic Works of Art & Textiles
6 October 2008
London, South Kensington





Lot Description

A PAIR OF SELJUK GOLD GEM-SET EARRINGS, IRAN, 12TH-13TH CENTURY
Each with a large thick gold wire hoop, the lower part terminating in two dragon heads with turquoise inset eyes supporting three large dome-shaped settings for coloured stones, divided by twisted wire loops, further inset stones above and to each side, each setting engraved with fine detailing - 2 in (5cm) high (2)

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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