FIVE SINGLE GANDHARA STYLE EARRINGS Ancient region of Gandhara, c. c. 3rd BC-2nd cent. First in the group is a single earring casted from massive gold and decorated with extensive granulate work. The elaborate opening mechanism is fully functioning. The second golden earring also casted from massive gold with a central ring surrounded by granulates, four of which are missing. Additionally, small granulate work to the sides. Finally, included are also three crescent-shaped simple earrings made from bronze where 2 of them are gold plated. All earrings found at Pushkalavati, the first capital of the Gandhara region. Condition: Good condition with traces of age and wear. One of the gold plated earrings partly discolored. Provenance: Private collection of a German artist and collector living in Southeast Asia, assembled over decades through purchases in Mazar-i-Sharif and at the Afghan market in Peshawar. Weight: 7.9 grams (golden with disc), 3.5 grams (golden with mechanism), 1.0 grams (bronze), 4.5 grams (bronze gold plated), 1.0 grams (bronze with losses of gold plated) Dimensions: Height 2-2.5 cm, Length 1.3-2.7 cm