Earring, 11th–12th century, Found/excavated Iran, Rayy, Gold; filigree and granulation, H: 1 1/4 in ( cm), Jewelry, Animals

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Earring, 11th–12th century, Found/excavated Iran, Rayy, Gold; filigree and granulation, H: 1 1/4 in ( cm), Jewelry, Animals–especially birds–composed from gold filigree were popular forms in earrings and pendants in medieval Syria and Iran. The wire in this piece has been twisted like a rope and scrolled into arabesque motifs which comprise the body of the bird

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Size: 5417px × 3611px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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