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Ghazni Ear hoops

Posted by SARAH CORBETT on December 2, 2014 at 2:02pm

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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