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Very large Indian Earrings

Posted by Linda Pastorino on January 5, 2012 at 6:54am
i just got these from a collection and thought they are wonderful. I have seen them being used by this person for years and always thought they were really great examples of a seldom seen type of ear plug. I would say they could be 17th or 18th c because of the detail and execution is typical true Moghal period. The age and wear is true to something of that age as well. These are large measuring 2 3/4 inches and are gilt silver.
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  • Joost Daalder January 7, 2012 at 7:09pm

    Great quality and early - I agree.

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