Name: Ancient Greek Gold Earring with Turquoise & Pearls - 4th Century BCE | Museum Florida
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SKU: 100006
Price: 1768.0 USD
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Ancient Greek Gold Earring with Turquoise & Pearls - 4th Century BCE | Museum Florida

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Estimated time period from 400BCE to 300BCE
Size is 31 mm and weight is 1.77 g

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Embrace the Hellenistic age's splendor with this Ancient Greek gold earring, a rare combination of turquoise and pearls. This 4th Century BCE piece showcases the era's skilled openwork, preserved in excellent condition, and comes with a provenance from the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida, complete with EU export license and XRF test verification.

This Ancient Greek Gold Earring is an extraordinary example of Hellenistic jewelry, showcasing the period's affinity for intricate openwork and the inclusion of colored stones and pearls. The earring features a central turquoise gemstone, prized in antiquity for its striking hue, which symbolized protection and good fortune. Flanked by delicate pearls, this earring embodies the luxury and sophistication of the era.

Standing at 31mm in height and weighing 1.770 grams, the earring's craftsmanship is impeccable. The gold's high karat value, as indicated by XRF testing results (Au 86.6%), is consistent with the luxury materials favored by Greek artisans of the time. The addition of silver (Ag 10.5%) and copper (Cu 2.6%) alloys would have been used to achieve specific hues and working properties in the gold.

The condition of this earring is noted as excellent, remarkable for an artifact over two millennia old. It is a testament not only to the skill of the jeweler but also to the careful preservation it has undergone through time. Its rarity is unquestionable, with such well-preserved and complex pieces from the Hellenistic period being a rare find.

This earring comes with a certificate of authenticity from J. Bagot Ancient Art, ensuring its legitimacy as an ancient artifact. Its history within the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, adds to its cultural and historical value, making it an exceptional piece for both collectors and scholars.

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This Ancient Greek Gold Earring from the 4th Century BCE, adorned with turquoise and pearls, is a testament to the artistry of the era. The XRF analysis reveals a composition of 86.6% gold (Au), 10.5% silver (Ag), and 2.6% copper (Cu). This unique blend signifies a lower gold purity typical of ancient Greek jewelry, with the silver adding a distinctive sheen and the copper enhancing durability. The combination, particularly with this high silver content, is less common in ancient jewelry, reflecting the earring's artistic and cultural value. The gold purity approximates to just over 20 karats, indicating a luxurious item of significant historical importance.