Heavy earrings - Silver - Tunisia - first half 20th century

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Heavy South Tunisian solid silver temple earrings dating to the first half of the 20th century, 11 cm in diameter with an 11 cm by 11 cm footprint and 1 cm depth, weighing 208 g, bearing Tunisian silver hallmarks, authentic/original, in good condition, from Tunisia and originally sourced from a Gallery / Antique dealer.

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Heavy South Tunisian solid silver temple ornaments, worn attached to the headdress on each side of the face. Similar examples were worn in Libya.

From early 20th century.

They both show Tunisian silver hallmarks (see pictures)
Diameter (exterior): 11 cm
Weight: 208 gr

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Dynastic Style/Period

first half 20th century

Number of objects

Country of Origin

Tunisia

Material

Silver

Height

11 cm

Width

11 cm

Title of artwork

Heavy earrings

Depth

1 cm

Condition

Good condition

Provenance

Gallery / Antique dealer

Authenticity

Original/official

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