Bidspirit auction | WESTERN ASIATIC GOLD EARRING

WESTERN ASIATIC GOLD EARRING - Ca. 400 - 100 BC.An exquisite gold earring featuring a penannular shape enriched by clusters of gold granules. This form of earring design was extremely popular throughout many different cultures, including Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Parthian, and Sassanian. Size: D:19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; Weight: 8gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Boisgirard, June 2006, Lot 366.