Rare Hellenistic 22 Carat Gold Cherub/Eros Earrings
 
A finely rendered matching pair of Greek Hellenistic gold earrings,
The winged Eros was the God of love during the Greek/Hellenistic period. The two gold cupid earrings are closely matching and exquisitely detailed. Eros is portrayed holding a fish, with Shepherds' hooks fittings for the ear.
 
Circa 3rd - 2nd century BC
 
to read more about cherubs in jewelry visit my blog page below -
 
https://www.antiqueanimaljewelry.com/blog/search/cherub
 
measures - cherubs 16mm, including hooks 28mm
 
weighs - 4.2g
 
in excellent condition for their age. Extremely rare to find a pair