中世紀十字軍時代 中世紀十字軍時代
編號 82710807
巴克特里亞 金色 鑲嵌寶石耳環 (沒有保留價)
編號 82710807
巴克特里亞 金色 鑲嵌寶石耳環 (沒有保留價)
A fine Bactrian, Kushan empire, gold earring featuring a triangular shape with a central triangular pale turquoise stone inset, possibly feldspar, framed by three gold triangles. Further gold decorations enrich the bottom of the earring where there may have been additional detailing, now missing. The back is unadorned and the earring displays a curving hook.
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 3.6cm length, 1.8cm width
Weight: 1.23gr
Provenance: Ex Japanese gentleman deceased collection, 1970 - 2010