Inventory no.: 2872

Gold Iranian Earring

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Fine, Gold Earring set with Turquoise

Iran, Iraq or Syria

circa 11th-12th century

width: 3.8cm, height: 3.7cm, weight: 9g

This single high-carat gold earring is of pierced sheet gold and applied gold filigree and granulation work. It is in a crescent shape, the ends of which are joined at the top with a gold hanging hoop. The earring is inset with a turquoise cabochon at its centre in a box setting, against a ground of circular motifs all in filigree.

The earring is from the area that today is now covered by Iran, Iraq or Syria. Egypt too might be another possibility.

See von Folsach (2001, p. 346) for a related pair, and click

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for some related examples in the British Museum.

There is some age-related crushing to the extremities but otherwise, the earring is in fine condition given its significant age.

References

Folsach, K., von, Art from the World of Islam: in the David Collection, 2001.Provenance:

Saeed Motamed Collection, UK; acquired between 1955 and 1998.

Inventory no.: 2872

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