2nd millennium BC. A matched group of gold lotus flower jewellery comprising: a matched pair of earrings shaped as lotus flowers, each with oval-shaped suspension loop and a series of raised petal-shaped cells inlaid with precious stones including lapis lazuli, turquoise and red carnelian; a larger pendant formed from raised petal-shaped cells inlaid with the same precious stones, with oval-shaped suspension loop. 6.98 grams total, 18-25mm (1"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.167383/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10157-167383. [3] [a video of this item will be available on Timeline Auctions website.]