Sassanian / Sasanid 20K+ Gold Hoop Earring
**Originally Listed At $450**
Ancient Near East, Sasanian (Sassanian, Sasanid) Empire, ca. 3rd to 8th century CE. A gorgeous hoop earring formed from 84% gold (equivalent to 20K+ gold). The hollow circular form was shaped by flattening a small sheet of gold, rolling into a cylindrical form, and gently bending the form around a mandrill while filled with sand or other material to hold the tubular form without bending or creasing the walls. Each openwork terminal boasts a stamped cord-like pattern around their circumference which creates an elegant accent. Size: 1.1" Diameter (2.8 cm); quality of gold: 84% (equivalent to 20K+); total weight: 3.8 grams.
Provenance: ex-private A.Y. Shenas collection, Queens, New York, USA, acquired in the 1970s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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#147272
Condition Report: Small indentations to walls, with very slight bending to overall form, and light softening to some patterned details around terminals, otherwise intact and very good. Light patina throughout.
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**Originally Listed At $450**
Ancient Near East, Sasanian (Sassanian, Sasanid) Empire, ca. 3rd to 8th century CE. A gorgeous hoop earring formed from 84% gold (equivalent to 20K+ gold). The hollow circular form was shaped by flattening a small sheet of gold, rolling into a cylindrical form, and gently bending the form around a mandrill while filled with sand or other material to hold the tubular form without bending or creasing the walls. Each openwork terminal boasts a stamped cord-like pattern around their circumference which creates an elegant accent. Size: 1.1" Diameter (2.8 cm); quality of gold: 84% (equivalent to 20K+); total weight: 3.8 grams.
Provenance: ex-private A.Y. Shenas collection, Queens, New York, USA, acquired in the 1970s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#147272
Condition Report: Small indentations to walls, with very slight bending to overall form, and light softening to some patterned details around terminals, otherwise intact and very good. Light patina throughout.
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