Lot 222
  • 222

A pair of Qajar gold and polychrome enamelled earrings, Persia, 19th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • pearls
each decorated with polychrome enamelled flowers, dangling stamped gold petals with seed pearls, interiors with turquoise and dark blue enamelling, with two suspension hooks

Condition

In overall good condition, the colours of polychrome enamel bright, some very minor encrustations and missing enamel to extremities, 2 gold petals missing, as viewed.
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