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Earring with Eros Figure
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Earring with Eros Figure

Date4th-3rd century B.C.
Maker Greek
Label TextGold Earring, Greek: Fourth-Third century BC One of the most popular types of earring in the Hellenistic period was formed of a rosette and a pendant handing from it. Here the figure is of Eros, an appropriate and common subject. The god himself wears earrings and is naked except for the sling to hold his quiver. In his right hand he holds a ball. The figure of Eros is solid cast, probably by the lost wax method, thereby a model in was is made, surrounded by clay except for a hole, then model is then heated, the wax runs out and molten gold is poured into the resulting hollow. The clay mould is broken, the god figure is polished and details and additions such as the wings and ball are added.
Object number48.50
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Going For Gold, November 3, 2012 - December 8, 2013 Portland, Oregon, Portland Art Museum, Jewelry, 1952
Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm)
MediumGold
Tanagra Group of Eros and Aphrodite
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