A NEW-KINGDOM PAIR OF GOLD EARRINGS.
New-Kingdom,Dynasty 18, ca. 1525-1504 BCE
H. 16 mm; W. 11 mm

Provenance
Formerly with, Selim Dere, 14.12.1989

Publication - Am Hofe des Pharaoh. Von Amenophis I. bis Tutanchamun. Catalogue of an exhibition held from 4 May till 27 October 2002. Palais del Arte, Bussolengo, 2002, n° 71 - PharaonenGold, 3000 Jahre altägyptische Hochkuktur, 2019, p.112

Each earring is crafted from a strip of gold sheet, meticulously shaped into a hoop with a notched groove running along its center. Concave, circular plates are expertly soldered onto either side, adding both structure and ornamentation. At the point of opening, a circular cutout is designed to accommodate the earlobe, which would be inserted and secured with a slender pin threaded through the ear's pierced hole. Small loops at the opening guide the pin, which is elegantly decorated with a smooth plate along its curved side, locking firmly into place for secure wear.
This sophisticated mechanism not only reflects the craftsmanship of the era but also the intricate artistry that adorned both the noble and the common in ancient Egypt.

Estimate: 2000 - 2500 CHF