{"product_id":"artaxerxes-vessel-earrings","title":"Artaxerxes Vessel Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the magnificent metal vessels of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAchaemenid Persia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtaxerxes Vessel Earrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e transform the radiating forms of ancient luxury metalwork into a pair of richly detailed golden earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe circular design is arranged around a central boss, with repeated teardrop-shaped forms spreading outwards like the carefully worked decoration of an ancient ceremonial bowl. Its raised surface and concentric composition recall the extraordinary skill of Persian metalworkers, who transformed precious metal into objects associated with courtly display, ceremony and status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe earrings were originally designed and created by Shinar Jewels for the British Museum's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxury and power: Persia to Greece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exhibition, which explored how luxury objects expressed prestige and authority throughout the Achaemenid Persian world and beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir archaeological story is represented by a remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5th-century BC silver phiale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inscribed in Old Persian and associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Artaxerxes I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its inscription identifies the vessel as a silver cup made within the Achaemenid royal tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct gold plated stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Artaxerxes Vessel Earrings bring the visual language of ancient Persian metalwork into a piece designed to be worn today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Persian luxury, transformed into gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEAR THE PAST.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinar Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59593919791452,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/9234\/2364\/files\/ArtPersianBowlEarrings.jpg?v=1793575657","url":"https:\/\/www.shinarjewels.com\/products\/artaxerxes-vessel-earrings","provider":"Shinar Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}