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An Earring with Eros holding a Turtle

Gold
Greek, Asia Minor, 4th century BC
H. 1.3cm; Weight 1.38g

A charming and delicately crafted golden earring-pendant in the form of Eros holding a turtle in his left hand.

Published: Solothurn exhibition catalogue 1967, Nr. 421.

Cf. Marshall, BMCJ, Nr, 1858-1916, pl. 32f. Swiss private collection, bought in Istanbul.

Condition: Excellent, wearable.

Provenance: ex. a notable Swiss private scholarly collection.

Item reference: JE1239