MATCHED PAIR OF ROMAN GOLD AND RED GARNETS EARRINGS WITH CUPID HEADS. Ca. AD 200 - 400. A matched pair of gold earrings, each with a circular hoop of twisted gold wire; one end drawn to a plain tapered point forming the tongue, the other terminating in a narrow gold collar that serves as the base for a red garnet head pendant. The head has a youthful face of Cupid with rounded cheeks and a small mouth, framed by dense spiral curls, and a short neck set into the collar. From the crown projects a gold wire loop through which the tapered end of the hoop passes to fasten. For similar see: E. M. De Juiliis, Gli ori di Taranto in period ellenistico, Cat. 130. Inv. 22.634 (MANN) Size: 23-26mm x 18-19mm; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Belgium; formerly in a German private collection before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.