A PAIR OF EARRINGS - former Kofler-Truniger collection Persia, probably Seljuk Empire, 11th/12th century AD. Chased gold in the shape of two spheres and a center piece consisting of small funnels with gold filigree wires and granulation decoration. Three crescent-shaped pendants on short chains. Thin bow with closure designed as scrolls. L 4.1 cm, W 2.2 cm. Total weight 7 g. Small losses, slightly bent. Bow attachment glued, possibly restored. Provenance: - Collection of Ernst and Marthe Kofler-Truniger (1903–1990 & 1918–1999), Lucerne before 1964 (inv. no. K738F). - 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. 1091 (with exhibition catalog). Literature: Kunsthaus Zürich (ed.): Collection E. and M. Kofler-Truniger, Lucerne. Exhibition catalog, June 7–August 2, 1964, p. 114, No. 1091 (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.