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Byzantine/Islamic Pair of Gold, Turquoise, Pearl Earrings, ca. 10th century CE

Prix de vente4,500 USD

Cet article est admissible à la livraison gratuite aux États-Unis et à des frais fixes de 75 $ pour l'expédition internationale.

A matching pair of gold earrings, each formed as a circular hoop strung with three hollow, ovoid gold beads embellished with intricate openwork filigree. The gold beads alternate with three small natural pearls, while a circular turquoise cabochon in a plain gold bezel forms the central element of the composition. Each earring retains its integral gold wire ear hook, terminating in a small loop.

The combination of richly worked gold, turquoise and pearls reflects the luxurious and cosmopolitan character of jewelry produced throughout the eastern Mediterranean and Islamic world during the medieval period. The symmetrical arrangement of colored gemstones, pearls and filigree beads is characteristic of jewelry traditions shared across Byzantine and Islamic cultural centers. For a parallel example, see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 52.4.8. 

Medium: Gold, turquoise, pearl

Dimensions: Length: 0.875 ins (2.22 cm)

Condition: Intact and in excellent condition, with minor surface wear consistent with age.

Provenance: Collection of Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, NYC. 1980’s. To family by inheritance.

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Byzantine/Islamic Pair of Gold, Turquoise, Pearl Earrings, ca. 10th century CE
Byzantine/Islamic Pair of Gold, Turquoise, Pearl Earrings, ca. 10th century CE Prix de vente4,500 USD

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