A pair of gold hoop Earrings. Greater Syria or Persia, 10th Century.  Photo Bonhams

in the form of birds, with hook and eye clasp, each with garnet set to body and eye, with granluated decoration in the form of sunbursts, a series of four suspensions below with pearl and garnet  both 70 mm. long; total weight 9g.(2) - Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000, € 4,800 - 7,200

Provenance: Private German Collection

Bonhams. Islamic and Indian Art, 24 Apr 2012. London, New Bond Street http://www.bonhams.com