A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Royal the umbo (the protrusion at

the umbo (the protrusion at the top of the shell) is simply but powerfully carved in the form of a bird's head

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

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

acquired from Sands of Time in 2013

the back rising to mid-calf with three carinations

A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Royal the umbo (the protrusion atA 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.