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A finely modelled Near Eastern-Western Asiatic gold earring, composed of gold granules arranged in a pyramid-like shape. Each granule is further adorned by smaller granules to both sides. A long suspension ‘S’ shape loop extends from the top of each earring ending in a pointed terminal. Signs of wear consistent with age.

Many grand civilisations inhabited the area of Western Asia in Antiquity, their wealth and prosperity is witnessed by the very sophisticated precious metal crafting of jewellery. Gold would have been hammered down to a thin layer and manipulated into different shapes. Gold and silver jewellery would have featured gold granules, glass and semi-precious stone inlays and detailed engravings. Very fine granulation along with filigree, were at the centre of Near Eastern and Western Asiatic jewellery production and were later adopted by the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans. Gold necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets would have been worn in everyday life but also buried with the deceased.

Measurements: L 1.7cm x W 1.2cm
Weight: 2g

Provenance: Ex major London collection collected by S.M. 1970-99.

Circa 1st Millennium BC

Western Asiatic Gold Earring with Granules

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Cast iron

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As new - unused

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

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Alcohol Percent List

57.1%

46.3%

50.5%

48.3%

48.5%

51.8%

43.8%

51.4%

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56.2%

40.8%

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