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A PAIR OF MOROCCAN ROSE-CUT DIAMOND-INSET GOLD EARRINGS (MATICHA)
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A PAIR OF MOROCCAN ROSE-CUT DIAMOND-INSET GOLD EARRINGS (MATICHA)

FEZ, 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF MOROCCAN ROSE-CUT DIAMOND-INSET GOLD EARRINGS (MATICHA)
FEZ, 19TH CENTURY
Each comprising a larger lower drop-shaped panel hinged to an upper roundel, inset with concentric bands of rose-cut diamonds within bright-cut surrounds, wirework gallery around the reverse of the sides, the body open, the flat reverse with pierced scrolling openwork designs, the lower panel hinged to reveal the interior, attachment loop above
Each 3in. (7.7cm.) high (2)
Special notice
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. Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.

Lot Essay

The hinged panels at the back of some of these earrings were to hold scent further to embellish the wearer to the senses. A pair of earrings with enamelled hinged backs was exhibited in Paris (Maroc, les trésors du royaume, Paris, 1999, no.322, p.187).

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