Ancient Near East, Parthia, ca. 2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE. A gorgeous pair of intricate earrings with loop-form bodies suspended by modern gold-plated wire to be wearable. Identical in form, each beautiful earring presents an arch-like body with a pointed tip and thick mid-rib, all adorned by thin wires wrapping around each projecting arm and 8 applied granules: 3 surmounting each arm and 1 just below each arm. A stunning and wearable testament to the everlasting allure of both aesthetic beauty and conspicuous consumption, perfect for any occasion! Size without ear wire (both the same): 0.9" L x 0.8" W (2.3 cm x 2 cm); Size with ear wire (both the same): 1.7" L (4.3 cm); quality of gold: 95% (equivalent to 22.8 karats), ear wires are 14 karat gold-plated sterling silver; total weight: 13.7 grams

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

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Ancient earrings fit with modern ear wires to be wearable. Some very light bending, but form is still clear. Otherwise, both are intact and excellent with nice patina in some areas.