Pair of Earrings, 11th century, Attributed to Syria, Gold; filigree and granulation, H. 1 5/16 In. (3.3 cm), Jewelry, An elaborate example of filigree and granulation work from the Fatimid period in Egypt and Greater Syria (969–1171), this pair of earrings is illustrative both of the most characteristic goldsmith work and of one of the most popular shapes for jewelry of this period–the hilal, or crescent (moon)
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Pair, Earrings, 11th century, Attributed, Syria, Gold, filigree, granulation, H, 1 5/16, 3.3 cm, Jewelry, elaborate, example, granulation work, Fatimid period, Egypt, Greater Syria, 969–1171, pair, earrings, illustrative, characteristic goldsmith, work, popular shapes, jewelry, period– hilal, crescent, moon
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