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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.
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Title: Pair of gold earrings with Erotes
Period: Hellenistic
Date: late 4th–3rd century BCE
Culture: Greek
Medium: Gold
Dimensions:
width of a 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
width of b 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: Gift of Christos G. Bastis, in honor of Philippe de Montebello, 1995
Object Number: 1995.539.8a, b
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