File:Khalili Collection Islamic Art jly 2149.3.jpg

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Pair of earrings  wikidata:Q107663565 reasonator:Q107663565
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Pair of earrings
label QS:Len,"Pair of earrings"
image of artwork listed in title parameter on this page
Object type jewelry / earring Edit this at Wikidata
Description
These earrings are openwork box-constructed crescents, richly textured with granulation. On the front of each is a filigree bird surrounded by 12 granulated domes. Similar domes ornament the side ... See full description on web site.
Date 11th century AD
Medium gold sheet, wire and granulation
institution QS:P195,Q63160499
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Place of creation Egypt or Syria
References https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-pair-of-earrings-jly2149/ (EnglishEdit this at Wikidata

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Description Pair of earrings
Source Khalili Collections
Author Khalili Collections

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As part of its programme of cultural philanthropy, the Khalili Foundation has shared images from the eight Khalili Collections. These objects come from many different cultures and time periods, and some have a profound cultural and religious significance. Please use this material responsibly, showing respect to the cultures to which these objects are precious.

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