Ancient Roman Silver Pendant with Eros

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Ancient Roman silver pendant depicting Eros, dating to c. 2nd Century A.D., in excellent condition, 2.8 cm long including loop and about 3 g, with Certificate of Authenticity and provenance from a British private collection.

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Description from the seller

Figure of winged Eros (Cupid) with spread wings, holding a ball in his right hand. Loop for suspension. Exquisite details.

Size: 2.8 cm L (including loop) - 1 1/16 inch
Material: Silver, 3 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: British private collection formed before 2000.
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.

Figure of winged Eros (Cupid) with spread wings, holding a ball in his right hand. Loop for suspension. Exquisite details.

Size: 2.8 cm L (including loop) - 1 1/16 inch
Material: Silver, 3 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: British private collection formed before 2000.
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 Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Pendant with Eros
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2016
Material
Silver
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
United KingdomVerified
4661
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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