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LOT 0973

Bactrian Gold Earrings

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

3/4 in. (3.98 grams total, 19-21 mm).

A pair of gold earrings, each a bifacial triangular plaque composed of gold bulbs adorned with apex granules to both faces, tapering gold hook with conical boss to terminal, bulb to each side of the neck and granulated triangle between. [2]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

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LOT 0973

Bactrian Gold Earrings

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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