西亚 金 单只耳环 (1) (没有保留价)
编号 88047249
西亚 金 金粒耳环 (没有保留价)
编号 88047249
西亚 金 金粒耳环 (没有保留价)
A finely modelled Near Eastern-Western Asiatic gold earring, composed of gold conical shaped granules arranged in an upside down 'T' shape with two further granules at the top. Several of the granules display minor cracks to the gold. A long suspension ‘S’ shape loop extends from the top of the earring ending in a pointed terminal.
Many grand civilisations inhabited the area of Western Asia in Antiquity, their wealth and prosperity is witnessed by the very sophisticated precious metal crafting of jewellery. Gold would have been hammered down to a thin layer and manipulated into different shapes. Gold and silver jewellery would have featured gold granules, glass and semi-precious stone inlays and detailed engravings. Very fine granulation along with filigree, were at the centre of Near Eastern and Western Asiatic jewellery production and were later adopted by the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans. Gold necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets would have been worn in everyday life but also buried with the deceased.
Measurements: L 2.3cm x W 0.9cm
Weight: 1.32grams
Provenance: Ex major London collection collected by S.M. 1970-99.