A pair of very large silver earrings of the Yao tribe. Southern China, Guangxi province, Jinxiu distConsisting of engraved panels surrounded by seven spirals within an egg-shaped ring. Weight 392 g. (2) Such earling ofte were wedding gifts among rich people. They served as decoration and were not meant to be worn.Length ca. 16.5 cmProvenanceollection Philippe Fatin, BordeauxPrivate collection, CologneLiteratureCompare: Truus Daalder, Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment, Adelaide 2009, p. 261; The René van der Star Collection. The Art of Silver Jewellery, Milan 2006, p. 75 and 79Paar Ohrgehänge für Frauen. Silber. Yao-Ethnie. Süd-China, Provinz Guangxi, Jinxiu Distrikt. 1950er-Große eiförmige Ringe mit einem ziselierten länglichen Paneel, umgeben von sieben Spiralen. Gewicht 392 g. (2) Ohrringe waren oft Hochzeitsgeschenke für reiche Leute, und dient oft nur der Dekoration und Wertanlage.L ca. 16,5 cmProvenienzSammlung Philippe Fatin, BordeauxPrivatsammlung, KölnLiteraturVgl.: Truus Daalder, Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment, Adelaide 2009, S. 261; The René van der Star Collection. The Art of Silver Jewellery, Mailand 2006, S. 75 und 79- - -25.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer price19.00 % VAT on buyer's premium and other charges; not indicated and not reclaimable; VAT margin scheme