FATIMID EGYPT, 10TH/11TH CENTURY
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A SINGLE GOLD CRESCENT EARRING
FATIMID EGYPT, 10TH/11TH CENTURY
Of box construction, the crescent-shaped earring of extremely fine gold filigree and granulation, one side with applied openwork bosses surrounding a fine band of arabesques and circular motifs, the other side similar but without bosses, similar arabesque decoration on outer edges, plain attachment loop, intact, very slight denting
1.1/8in. (2.7cm.) across
FATIMID EGYPT, 10TH/11TH CENTURY
Of box construction, the crescent-shaped earring of extremely fine gold filigree and granulation, one side with applied openwork bosses surrounding a fine band of arabesques and circular motifs, the other side similar but without bosses, similar arabesque decoration on outer edges, plain attachment loop, intact, very slight denting
1.1/8in. (2.7cm.) across