Western Asiatic Gold Hoop Earrings

A matched pair of fine Western Asiatic single gold hoop earring embellished with a small spherical protrusion at the centre. The penannular bands are the thickest at the centre and tapers at the ends.

Many grand civilizations inhabited the area of Western Asia in Antiquity, and 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.

Measurements: Circa diameter 1. 1cm, 1. 26g (both earrings together)

Provenance: a Japanese gentleman's (deceased) collection 1970's - 2010's