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THBByzantine Gold Earring w/ Filigree Sphere
Lot 44a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Dec 2, 2021
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Features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 7th to 10th century CE. A gorgeous high quality 77% (equivalent to 18K+) gold earring with a spectacular filigree orb at the center. The spherical form is meticulously created by intricate twisting rope filigree that spirals and coils into a petaloid openwork arrangement. The sphere is divided by a thick band encircling the center that has 4 applied rings placed evenly along the length that once contained separate dangling ornaments or beads. The thick wire hoop would pass through the wearer's earlobe, and there is a split where the hoop would open and close to secure the earring in place. A second wire is wrapped around the base of the hoop where the sphere meets the terminal ends. Size: 1.13" Diameter (2.9 cm); gold quality: 77% (equivalent to 18K+); weight: 10 grams
During the 7th to 9th centuries, the Byzantine Empire was in a state of economic and social crisis, repeatedly rocked by invasions, plagues, famines, and other disasters - a time period often called "The Dark Ages." However, when these peoples emerged from that period, the elite of the Byzantine Empire wished to flaunt their wealth and embellish themselves with beautiful things. For example, in excavations of Byzantine graves from this period at Thessaloniki, jewelry like these earrings are found in great quantity in the graves of women. These would have been treasured items for a person living during this optimistic, dynamic time.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#151716Stable fissures around the base of both wires where they meet the sphere, with small losses to filigree. Not wearable as is. Exterior surface is professionally cleaned, mineral and earthen deposits are compacted within the spherical openwork.Condition
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