161, Lot: 352. Estimate $350. Sold for $210. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

India. Gupta Period. Gujarat Region. Circa 4th-5th century AD. Gold Earring. 17mm diameter, 1.93 g. Lingam-shaped body with granulation. Inset jewel removed, wire pendant probably held a pearl, also missing. Good condition.

Early Indian jewelry is rarely encountered, and dating and attribution can be quite subjective. The material offered here comes from an experienced collector, who can vouch for the ID’s.