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LOT 0272
Large Holy Land Gold and Garnet Drop Earrings
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/2 in. (34.90 grams total, 91 mm each).
Each a crescent hoop with lateral collars and granule, long columnar drop formed as six columns of stacked granules with filigree braided bands to the outer face, graduated bulb finial; discoid cell above with inset replicant garnet cabochon and the hoops added later.
ProvenanceFrom a North American gentleman's collection, 1980-1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12708-235755.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 0272
Large Holy Land Gold and Garnet Drop Earrings
Estimate £3,500 - 4,500€4,060 - 5,220 (for guidance only)$4,730 - 6,080 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £250
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1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
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