Description:

**Originally Listed At $700**

Southeast Asia, Java, ca. 19th century CE. A pair of beautiful and unique 23K+ gold (97% gold) earrings, each in the form of a near-circular crescent moon whose tapered tips almost touch at the upper side of the earring. They are solid and heavy, with a textured surface that catches the light from all directions. They have been professionally modified in modern times to have gold clip-on earring backings. Size of one: 0.85" W (2.2 cm); 97% gold (equivalent to 23K+); total weight of both: 18.6 grams

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-American collection, 1980s to 2000s; ex-Frances Artuner collection, Belgium, collected in the 1960s

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#142745

  • Condition: The crescents are antique, while the backings are modern. All components are in excellent condition.

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