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LOT 0903
Bactrian Gold Earrings
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (3.98 grams total, 19-21 mm).
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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