Pair of gold earrings with Erotes

Unknown

late 4th–3rd century BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

The earrings are made in two parts: a disk, on the back of which is a hook, and the pendant figure of an Eros carrying a torch. Details, including face, fingers and toes are carefully indicated. The figures are made in reverse of one another.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 4th–3rd century BCE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Christos G. Bastis, in honor of Philippe de Montebello, 1995