Richter, Gisela Marie Augusta, 1882-1972, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) · New York [The Gilliss Press] · leaf 166
s fair, but Roman; the type belongs to the Hellen-istic period. For statuettes of a similar character see J. J. Bernoulli, Aphrodite, p.359, and S. Reinach, Repertoire, II, p. 360. 118 ROMAN PERIOD Height of figure, 6| in. (l6.2 cm.). Height, with base, 8$ in. (20.6 cm.).Gift of Henry G. Marquand,… … EROS 228 STATUETTE OF A WINGED EROS. He is running forwardresting his weight lightly on the toes of his right foot and with his left thrownback. His left hand is held up and grasps the socket of a torch; his rightis lowered and holds a large vine-branch. He is nude and has curly hair,of which one…
Bronzes · Art, Ancient
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