the umbo (the protrusion at the top of the shell) is simply but powerfully carved in the form of a bird's head
seated on an integral oval base
’ an exhibition of 88 works on silk from the Holmes a Court Collection by Utopia artists which toured Eire & Scotland
along with antique 18K gold spacer beads in the Etruscan style
Masterfully crafted from sheet silver
A fine Greek Earring for Eros, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd century CE Royal the umbo (the protrusion atA delicately formed figure of Eros, the Greek god of love, graces the curve of this golden earring. It has been stabilized with a modern gold band, allowing it to be worn as a ring. Condition: In fine condition. Dimensions: US ring size 5 (UK=J 1 2, DE=15 3 4, JP=9) Provenance: Paul Ilton private collection, acquired prior to 1958.