Eros Figure Striding with Outstretched Arms
Culture: Ancient Greek
Date: 4th century BCE
Medium: Terracotta, gilt, and paint
Dimensions:
2 3/4 × 2 × 1 3/4 in. (7 × 5.1 × 4.4 cm)
Classification: 3-D Object/Sculpture
Object number: 1981-008.05 DJ
Not on view
DescriptionWinged figure, possibly female, wearing a thin headband with the ends of the ribbon draped over the shoulders. The figure has a wide stance with the left leg forward and pronounced weight shift. Hands are held out to the sides. Gilded sash tied around the waist with the ends at the back. Much of the peach flesh tone has flaked off, revealing the white slip underneath. Vent hole between wings.
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