Ancient Greco-Roman Gold Earrings with Cupids/Eros
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Ancient Greco-Roman gold earrings with two winged Eros figures (Cupids), dating to circa 1st century B.C./1st century A.D., each 2.3 cm long and weighing 7.5 g, in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
Two figures of winged Eros (Cupid) attached to a twisted tapering loop. Exceptional details.
Size: 2.3 cm L each - 7/8 inch
Material: Gold, 7.5 grams
Culture: Greco-Roman, c. 1st Century B.C./1st Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: English private collection, acquired in the early 2000’s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Two figures of winged Eros (Cupid) attached to a twisted tapering loop. Exceptional details.
Size: 2.3 cm L each - 7/8 inch
Material: Gold, 7.5 grams
Culture: Greco-Roman, c. 1st Century B.C./1st Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: English private collection, acquired in the early 2000’s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greco-Roman
Century/timeframe
Greco-Roman, c. 1st Century B.C./1st Century A.D.
Name of object
Earrings with Cupids/Eros
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
