FATIMID EGYPT, 10TH/11TH CENTURY
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A GOLD FILIGREE EARRING
FATIMID EGYPT, 10TH/11TH CENTURY
Constructed of gold wire in box form, the crescent earring with central row of bosses composed of gold wire and granulation between bands of spirals, the sides with similar rows of bosses and spirals, with hooks for attachment loops, one pin remaining, attachment loop lacking, small losses and surface dirt
1¼in. (2.9cm.) across
FATIMID EGYPT, 10TH/11TH CENTURY
Constructed of gold wire in box form, the crescent earring with central row of bosses composed of gold wire and granulation between bands of spirals, the sides with similar rows of bosses and spirals, with hooks for attachment loops, one pin remaining, attachment loop lacking, small losses and surface dirt
1¼in. (2.9cm.) across