A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Gemstones painted bright and garish colors

painted bright and garish colors

a primary aesthetic theme for Sinú goldsmiths

from the imported materials to the labor needed to create this fine work

mythological scenes

the deceased could expect to be united with the sun god during his passage across the sky and through the Underworld to be reborn each morning

A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Gemstones painted bright and garish colorsA 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.