Lot 336. A pair of gold earrings, Qing dynasty, 19th century & Four gold ornaments; Earrings: 1 5/8in (4.1cm) long excluding pin, 'Bird' ornaments: 1 1/4 x 1 1/4in (3.2 x 3.2cm) (6). Sold for US$ 5,700 (€ 4,855). © Bonhams 2001-2020

Each earring constructed as a large blossom with three layers of granulated balls suspending a flower-decorated crescent and teardrop-shaped leaves, the reverse of the bloom mounted with a loop, holding a thin curving pin; the bird-shaped ornaments each portrayed as a goose in flight rendered with a hollowed body and outstretched wings with hammered and pinched details, and pierced at one end for mounting.

Note : The subject matter of the earrings suggests that the pair could be made for the Muslim community.

Bonhams. Elegant Embellishments Featuring the RenLu Collection, 21 Sep 2020, 10:00 EDT, New York