Western Asiatic Gold Pendant with Pearl (No Reserve Price)
No. 83039149
Near Eastern Gold, and Pearl Single Earring with Beads (No Reserve Price)
No. 83039149
Near Eastern Gold, and Pearl Single Earring with Beads (No Reserve Price)
A composite Near Eastern gold earring featuring a round hoop with beads in different sizes. A circular gold bead sits at the top of the composition, followed by a short cylindrical bead displaying black, white and orange bands. The piece terminates with a large carved pearl, held by a gold wire with a coiled terminal. A small drop of glue has been applied to hold the gold bead.
Jewellery played an important role across many Near Eastern civilisations. Gold necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets would have been worn in everyday life but also buried with the deceased.
Measurements: Circa H 1.5cm x W 1.3cm
Weight: 0.82g
Provenance: Ex Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970-2010.
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