A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Gemstones the deceased could expect to

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

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Condition: Complete

have developed directly from Betty’s experience as a ritual body painter

acquired before 1956

A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Gemstones the deceased could expect toA 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.