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Ancient Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. Two pairs of minimalist, crescent-shaped earrings shaped from electrum. Three of the earrings still retain their original ear wires - each extending and tapering off the wider body - while the bases of each terminal of the last earring remain. The surface exhibit a nicely reflective luster even after 2 millennia! Size of largest: 0.5" W x 0.59" H (1.3 cm x 1.5 cm); electrum quality: 45% to 48% gold, 45% to 48% silver, 3% to 5% copper; total weight: 9.6 grams

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

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#175398

One earring has loss to ear wire as shown; remaining 3 earrings are intact and very good with small chips to terminal ends. Each earring with light abrasions and weathering, slight bending to overall forms, and hairline fissures to ear wire of one. Great luster and patina throughout. Not wearable in current state but could be made so with modern fittings.