A PAIR OF CORAL AND TURQUOISE SET METAL EARRINGS, c. 1880sTibet, late 19th century. Each having an upper section crafted from white metal and featuring intricate beaded decoration complemented by inset stones. Moving down to the middle section with a faceted coral inlaid with turquoise stripes, boasting a striking pattern. Finally, the lower section is also made of white metal which is finished with a small hook. A large hook to the top for suspension. Condition: Very good condition with expected traces of use and wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. István Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 83.8 g Dimensions: Length 12.2 cm and 11.8 cmThis item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore this item can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.