Gold, plated Earring, (c. 1st BC-1st AD), 4.78g., a man's earring made of heavy metal plat

Gold, plated Earring, (c. 1st BC-1st AD), 4.78g., a man's earring made of heavy metal plated with thick sheet of gold. May have been used as primitive money for barter. Such earrings were very special in ancient period before Christ when Gold was scarce in India. (For references see Michel Postel,…

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Auction: Auction #47 · Todywalla Auctions · 2010-09-25 · Estimate: ₹ 6000 - ₹ 8000

Category: Ancient

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