the umbo (the protrusion at the top of the shell) is simply but powerfully carved in the form of a bird's head
the back rising to mid-calf with three carinations
’ an exhibition of 88 works on silk from the Holmes a Court Collection by Utopia artists which toured Eire & Scotland
and some of the earliest tangible documentation of Dynastic Egypt was provided by ceremonial mace-heads
acquired from Sands of Time in 2013
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.