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Ghazni Ear Hoops

Posted by SARAH CORBETT on December 13, 2014 at 4:22pm
Ear hoops / temporals from Ghazni region of Afghanistan comprising a large double hoop 61 mm diameter, with 8 applied silver and goldwashed diamond shaped panels adorning the front of the hoops. suspended from each is a large silver dome pendant with gold applied to the surface in places 41 mm diameter. The domes are further adorned with jingling silver drops. overall length 120 mm the double hoops are secured within specially designed channels. A superb piece in wonderful condition and complete 232g £800 the pair
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  • Akkie December 14, 2014 at 10:58am
    Very beautiful and rare! I like this style!
  • SARAH CORBETT December 14, 2014 at 10:23pm

    Thank you Akkie

    I think that these are a work of art, and also a work of wonderful precision and engineering... A most pleasing thing to be lucky to behold!

    S x

  • Jose M. Pery December 16, 2014 at 7:07pm

    Very nice. I had never seen a pair like those before.

  • SARAH CORBETT December 17, 2014 at 12:00am

    Thank you , I think that these are rare pieces and in great original condition too.

    One of the nicest pieces I have discovered in a while .... something very special about the patina and style of them! glad you like them too.

    S x

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