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Ancient Near East, Eastern Mediterranean, Byzantine Empire, ca. late 6th to 8th century CE. A beautiful earring of lunate form bearing openwork curvilinear motifs within the center. The periphery of the crescent-shaped body is lined with petite segmentations, with a relatively circular ear wire above, and a trio of petite suspension loops below that perhaps held additional ornamentation at one time. Size: 1.11" W x 1.36" H (2.8 cm x 3.5 cm); gold quality: 87% (equivalent to 20K+); weight: 5.6 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#142935

  • Condition: Wearable as shown but could be made more comfortable with a modern ear wire attachment. Slight bending to overall form of ear wire and body, with light encrustations within some recessed areas, and softening to some segmented fringe patterns, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina throughout.

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