A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Royal seated on an integral oval

seated on an integral oval base

and some of the earliest tangible documentation of Dynastic Egypt was provided by ceremonial mace-heads

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

A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Royal seated on an integral ovalA 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.