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Zendaya Sparks Outcry Over Iranian-Era Earrings at London Event

7/25/2026

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Actress Zendaya wore earrings claimed to be Iranian artefacts at a London *The Odyssey* photocall, sparking outrage.
Mayfair gallery Barron London called the pieces a celebration of Persian artistry.
A petition demands full provenance, legality checks, and public examination.
Experts Dr Christos Tsirogiannis and Romina Frohar said opaque provenance raises serious ethical concerns.
The market is estimated to have about 90 % illicit antiquities, with a 3rd-century BC gold earring set at £450.

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Actress Zendaya wore earrings claimed to be Iranian artefacts at a London *The Odyssey* photocall, sparking outrage.
Mayfair gallery Barron London called the pieces a celebration of Persian artistry.
A petition demands full provenance, legality checks, and public examination.
Experts Dr Christos Tsirogiannis and Romina Frohar said opaque provenance raises serious ethical concerns.
The market is estimated to have about 90 % illicit antiquities, with a 3rd-century BC gold earring set at £450.