Silla‑Dynasty Pure Silver Pair of Hanging Earrings,Destination:New York

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Dimensions:Length 19cm(7.48in),terminal ornament width 2.1cm(0.83in),total weight 53g,Silla Kingdom,57B.C.‑935A.D.Condition & Provenance:The pair of elaborate Silla silver earrings retains complete original assembly including large suspension rings,chain segments,stacked disc pendants and hand‑shaped terminal ornaments.The silver surface bears natural burial patina,mottled green‑blue corrosion and minor surface wear formed by long‑term underground interment.No modern repairs,no reconstructed parts,no artificial patina;all oxidation and surface conditions are authentic burial characteristics.This set originates from an important New York private collection specializing in ancient East Asian gold‑silver artifacts,assembled during the 1980s‑1990s,purchased from a respected New York ancient art gallery and preserved within a single private estate.Documentary records,condition examination reports and archival photos are fully kept,cataloged within the ancient Korean metalwork group.Provenance is well‑documented and traceable.Description:This is an exquisite pair of large hanging ceremonial earrings crafted in pure silver from the Silla kingdom,representing outstanding ancient Korean silversmith tradition.Each earring is structured with a heavy circular suspension ring connected to multi‑segment linked chains,densely inlaid with stacked small disc pendants that would jingle with movement.The lower terminal is formed as an openwork hand‑form ornament.Silla elite jewelry of this type features layered dangling components,focusing on dynamic sound‑producing decoration,widely used for noble ceremonial attire.The sophisticated chain‑link and sheet‑metal forging technology reflects highly accomplished metal craftsmanship of the Silla period.Complete matching pairs of such large‑scale Silla silver ear ornaments are quite rare on the global market.They serve as irreplaceable physical material for researching Silla aristocratic adornment culture,ancient East Asian silver‑working techniques and cross‑regional cultural exchange,possessing significant museum‑level exhibition value,art‑historical importance and high collectible merit.

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