A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Royal some pitting to the body

some pitting to the body and loss to the rim otherwise intact and in very good condition overall

Every one of the matching pendants is perforated through the top and bottom edges for suspension

Masterfully crafted from sheet silver

’ an exhibition of 88 works on silk from the Holmes a Court Collection by Utopia artists which toured Eire & Scotland

acquired from Sands of Time in 2013

A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Royal some pitting to the bodyA delicately formed figure of Eros, the Greek god of love, graces the curve of this golden earring. It has been stabilized with a modern gold band, allowing it to be worn as a ring. Condition: In fine condition. Dimensions: US ring size 5 (UK=J 1 2, DE=15 3 4, JP=9) Provenance: Paul Ilton private collection, acquired prior to 1958.