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
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measures - cherubs 16mm, including hooks 28mm
weighs - 4.2g
in excellent condition for their age. Extremely rare to find a pair
Rare Hellenistic 22 Carat Gold Cherub Earrings
£2,600.00Price