Eros Figure Turning Right with Ball in Right Lowered Hand
Culture: Ancient Greek
Date: 4th century BCE
Medium: Terracotta, gilt, and paint
Dimensions:
2 7/8 × 2 × 2 3/8 in. (7.3 × 5.1 × 6 cm)
Classification: 3-D Object/Sculpture
Object number: 1981-008.07 DJ
Not on view
DescriptionSmall winged figure in motion with a ball held in the right hand and left arm across the torso. The wreathed head looks over the left shoulder. The partially gilded sash worn by the figure is looped over the left shoulder and one end across the waist. A few small areas of peach remain; the white slip is visible on most of the skin. Yellow and patches of gold leaf appear on the sash, wings, and wreath. Vent hole between wings.
Public Website: No
Visual Keywords
:
Geographic Maker
: