Pair of gold hoop earrings with Erotes riding doves

Unknown

3rd century BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

The birds' wings, tail feathers and the down on their heads, as well as the wings of the Erotes are accentuated with beaded wire arranged in circles and long loops.

Artist

Unknown

Date

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