A charming enamelled pendant of a flying Cupid.
German, 17th century with later retouching to the enamel.
Measures 2.2 x 1.43cm.
The figure of Cupid can be seen drawing back his arrow, with his next victim of Love in high sights.
A garnet is set into the little Gods chest with a baroque pearl suspended from below.
An element of a larger pendant, Cupid’s bow is missing as well as a foot, nonetheless he remains a poignant little token of someones affection.