Ca. 2nd century AD. A pair of matched earrings, cast in gold. Each earring comprises a delicately crafted hoop that gracefully dangles from the ear, adorned with a magnificent flower-shaped plaque. The flower is an intricate amalgamation of seven sinuous petals, delicately shaped out of scrolls, evoking a sense of fluidity and grace. The centre of each flower is set with a bewitching drop-shaped blue gem insert, which adds a captivating and mesmerizing aura to the entire piece. Beneath the flower lies a column densely covered with fine beading, that culminates in a cluster of filigree. Small rhomboid plaques with rosettes are attached below the flower of scrolls, adding a refined and polished touch to the entire piece.Size: L:65.6mm / W:13.4mm ; 10.2gProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.