Near East, Anatolia or Iran, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. A gorgeous earring of wearing form that is formed from 83% to 84.02% gold. The lunate earring body is decorated with a pair of incised birds flanking a central, diamond-shaped symbol, and several petite perforations further embellish the surrounding areas. Five spherical ornaments line the lower periphery of the earring while a sturdy ear wire is attached to the top of the body while curving high above. Size: 1.2" W x 1.58" H (3 cm x 4 cm); gold quality: 83% to 84% (equivalent to 18K+ to 20K+); weight: 6.2 grams.

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

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#178225

Slight bending to overall form of body and ear wire, with softening to some finer details on obverse of body, light earthen deposits on verso, and some sharp edges on verso along perforated decorations, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina throughout.