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Pair of Gold Earrings
East Java, Indonesia
circa AD700
diameter: 1.4 cm
The hoops of this pair of earrings, which date from the Early Classic Period, are wrapped entirely in twisted filigree gold wire. Each has an oblong setting for a
stone held in place by four claws. Applied gold granules are at each junction of the bezel with the hoop. Each has a single, faceted amethyst (later additions).
References: Earrings similar in style are shown in Miksic, J., Old Javanese Gold, Ideation, 1990, p. 69.
Inventory no.: 269
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Pair of Gold Earrings
East Java, Indonesia
circa AD700
diameter: 1.4 cm
The hoops of this pair of earrings, which date from the Early Classic Period, are wrapped entirely in twisted filigree gold wire. Each has an oblong setting for a
stone held in place by four claws. Applied gold granules are at each junction of the bezel with the hoop. Each has a single, faceted amethyst (later additions).
References: Earrings similar in style are shown in Miksic, J., Old Javanese Gold, Ideation, 1990, p. 69.
Inventory no.: 269
This Item is available - Ask about this item
