A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Royal and some of the earliest

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

Masterfully crafted from sheet silver

along with antique 18K gold spacer beads in the Etruscan style

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

the back rising to mid-calf with three carinations

A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Royal and some of the earliestA 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.