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LOT 0052

Parthian Gold and Garnet Earrings

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

2 1/4 in. (9.6 grams total, 57 mm each).

A matched pair of gold earrings each a hinged hoop with lateral teardrop cells set with cabochon garnets and disc cells to the apex with similar; bulbous central section with filigree and granulation detailing, cells with lapis lazuli and garnet cloisons; attached with four vertical filigree stringers to a stepped octahedral lower section with applied bosses and pearl seed-beads, granule cluster finial. [2]

Provenance

Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Important North West London collection.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11609-199711.

Literature

Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, item 2587, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0052

Parthian Gold and Garnet Earrings

Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)

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