Lot 35. Paire de boucles d'oreille en or, Indonésie, Bali, Début du XXème siècle. Estimation €4,000 – €6,000 ($4,514 - $6,771). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The 22k yellow gold earplugs are gold sheath wrapped around a possible wood core. They are of slightly tapering conical shape. The top sides are decorated with a flower inset with inten (rose-cut diamonds) within concentric circles. 2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) long. Gross weight: 44.86 gr. (1.58 oz.).

Provenance: The property of a late Dutch collector, acquired between 1980 and 2000 and thence by descent.

A PAIR OF GOLD EARPLUGS, INDONESIA, BALI, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Christie's. ART D'ASIE, 21 - 22 June 2016, Paris