Earring, One of a Pair

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These earrings (39.157.1 and .2) are of a known type produced in the 11th–13th centuries in Iraq. The hexagram in the center probably alludes to the apotropaic Seal of Solomon, a motif which is found on other objects from this period and place. According to legend, King Solomon received the Seal in the form of a signet ring directly from God, which gave him the power to command animals, and supernatural beings (jinn). The Seal of Solomon became a popular talismanic motif throughout the Islamic world and can be found on the surfaces of many objects.

Earring, One of a Pair, Gold, filigree, decorated with granulation, and originally set with stones

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Earring, One of a Pair, Gold, filigree, decorated with granulation, and originally set with stones
Earring, One of a Pair, Gold, filigree, decorated with granulation, and originally set with stones
Earring, One of a Pair, Gold, filigree, decorated with granulation, and originally set with stones
Earring, One of a Pair, Gold, filigree, decorated with granulation, and originally set with stones
Earring, One of a Pair, Gold, filigree, decorated with granulation, and originally set with stones
Earring, One of a Pair, Gold, filigree, decorated with granulation, and originally set with stones
Earring, One of a Pair, Gold, filigree, decorated with granulation, and originally set with stones
Earring, One of a Pair, Gold, filigree, decorated with granulation, and originally set with stones

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