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Eros
Greek, East Greek
Hellenistic Period
3rd century B.C.
Place of Manufacture: Asia Minor, Aeolis, Myrina
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number01.7698
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Burr, Terra-cottas from Myrina (MFA), no. 041.
DescriptionStatuette of Eros flying about to land. He wears an unusual costume, a chiton doubly 'exomis', and gathered in the center of the chest with a brooch or clasp. This type of costume is occasionally worn by Artemis, Maenads, or other figure in active movement. Traces of red on hair, and pink on chiton; white slip in places. Missing: both forearms; first toe of left foot; first two of right; both wings. Hang-hole on the back for suspension. It has also two wing-holes.
Light reddish-yellow clay.
Light reddish-yellow clay.
ProvenanceBy 1901: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: from the private collection of the late M. Baltazzi); purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, December 1901