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CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D.
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A PAIR OF PARTHIAN GOLD EARRINGS
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D.
Each earring of amphora shape, composed of a hollow gold waisted cylinder with granulation and applied ribbon decoration, beneath which are three tear-shaped garnet and green glass inlays, in box settings surrounded by granules and interspersed with three hollow gold spheres, a rigid pendant below composed of a cluster of four hollow spheres, each terminating in a pyramid of gold granules, with modern ear hooks
1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm.) long (2)
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D.
Each earring of amphora shape, composed of a hollow gold waisted cylinder with granulation and applied ribbon decoration, beneath which are three tear-shaped garnet and green glass inlays, in box settings surrounded by granules and interspersed with three hollow gold spheres, a rigid pendant below composed of a cluster of four hollow spheres, each terminating in a pyramid of gold granules, with modern ear hooks
1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm.) long (2)
Provenance
By repute acquired from Robin Symes Ltd., London, in the 1980s.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.