A PAIR OF BOW EARRINGS - former Kofler-Truniger collection Probably Middle East or Egypt, 6th–7th century AD. Gold (77–79%) wire, the lower part with a semicircular braided gold band, with gold granule triangles. Ø 2.5 cm. Total weight ca. 3.5 g. Small losses to the triangles. 1 small repair to the braided band. Provenance: - Collection of Ernst and Marthe Kofler-Truniger (1903–1990 & 1918–1999), Lucerne before 1964 (inv. no. K725E). - Swiss private collection, Lucerne, acquired from the above in ca. 1974. - By inheritance in the same Swiss family collection, Lucerne. Exhibited: Kunsthaus Zurich, Collection E. and M. Kofler-Truniger, Lucerne, June 7–August 2, 1964, No. 450 (with exhibition catalog). Literature: Kunsthaus Zürich (ed.): Collection E. and M. Kofler-Truniger, Lucerne. Exhibition catalog, June 7–August 2, 1964, p. 46, No. 450 (without ill.). * The full tax is charged on this item marked *, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration. Due to new EU import regulations, it may no longer be possible to import this article after 28 June 2025. If you intend to do so, please contact the department before bidding.