Hellenistic Gold Eros Earring Circa 4th - 1st century BC This charming earring is composed of a slender penannular hoop formed from round-section wire, the ends joined at the front by a cast central element modelled as a figure of Eros. Eros, a prominent figure in Greek mythology, is the god of love and desire. Often depicted as a youthful and handsome winged deity, Eros plays a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of love and passion in the ancient Greek pantheon. He is known for wielding a bow and arrows, with the golden-tipped arrows representing love and the lead-tipped arrows symbolising repulsion. Dimensions: 1,2cm x 1,2cm x 0,3 WEIGHT 0,84 g Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE of THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU. 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.