Description:

Ancient Near East, Parthia, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A fine set of two earrings formed from hammered sheets of 88% gold (equivalent to 21K+ gold) with hollow trapezoidal bodies that taper to a wide point. The sides of each upper terminal are adorned with large gold spherical globules, and curved, faceted hoops swivel on their hinges; the open ends can be secured within the opposite terminal. A gorgeous and wearable set of gold earrings from ancient Parthia! Size of each (both are relatively similar): 0.6" W x 0.9" H (1.5 cm x 2.3 cm); quality of gold: 88% (equivalent to 21K+); total weight: 12.6 grams.

A stylistically similar pair of Parthian gold earrings hammered for GBP 4,000 ($5,025.12) at Christie's, London "Antiquities" auction (sale 1561, October 1, 2014, lot 153).

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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#142754

  • Condition: Wearable as shown. One hoop secured with small length of modern metal wire. Both earrings have minor indentations to bodies and hoops, with light encrustations within some recessed areas. Great patina throughout. Hoops still articulate nicely within hinges.

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