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Earring with a pendant Eros: one of a pair
Greek
Early Hellenistic Period
3rd century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Overall: 5.2 x 2 x 0.5 cm (2 1/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number90.177
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Earrings, flares, plugs, studs
DescriptionLong wire hook attached to back of disc with a 12-petaled rosette; the center is a large bead and the petals are bordered with filigree wire; the rosette is bordered with two finely beaded rings of wire. Below this hangs a pendant in form of Eros, left arm raised and right extended below, holding a phiale (a shallow dish for wine used in religious ceremonies).
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; November 14, 1890: anonymous gift to MFA