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A PAIR OF BACTRIAN GOLD PENANNULAR HAIR OR EARRINGS
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A PAIR OF BACTRIAN GOLD PENANNULAR HAIR OR EARRINGS

CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.

Closed30 April 2008

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A PAIR OF BACTRIAN GOLD PENANNULAR HAIR OR EARRINGS
CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
Of hollow form, each decorated with double rows of separately applied raised bosses in between thin bands of coiled wire
1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm.) diam. max. (2)

Private collection since 1973.

Specialist note

Cf. Exhibition catalogue, Treasures of Ancient Bactria, Miho Museum, 2002, p. 131, nos. t-u for similar earrings.