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A pair of ancient gold earrings, the matching pair of gold hoop earrings with slightly bulging centre, Archaic Eastern Greek or Achaemenid Empire circa 800-400 AD, each earring with a later added coiled wire and shepherd’s hook fitting, measuring 4.2 x 3.2cm, weighing 12 grams.
The slightly bulging centre, which can be found also on Cypriot chevron-shaped earrings, dating around the 6th century BC, antecedents of the boat-shaped variety popular in classical times.
Compare with item 124059 from the collection of The British Museum.
Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
A pair of ancient gold earrings, the matching pair of gold hoop earrings with slightly bulging centre, Archaic Eastern Greek or Achaemenid Empire circa 800-400 AD, each earring with a later added coiled wire and shepherd’s hook fitting, measuring 4.2 ...
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