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Flying Eros
Greek, East Greek
Hellenistic Period
mid-1st century B.C.
Findspot: Asia Minor, Aeolis, Myrina, estate of M.Aristide-Bey Baltazzi at Kalabassary
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
36.3 cm (14 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin Brimmer
Accession Number87.371
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Burr, Terra-cottas from Myrina (MFA), no. 058.
DescriptionStatuette of Eros, flying. He' s leaning forward as if to draw a sword and pulling up his himation on his left lip. Missing right great toe. Full, thick wreath bound with a fillet. Traces of light green and blue on the wings. orange on face, stomach, legs. A good deal of gray incrustation; slight traces of pinkish-white on chlamys.
Clay strong dark red. Irregularly shaped small vent.
Clay strong dark red. Irregularly shaped small vent.
ProvenanceBefore 1887, found on the estate of Aristide Baltazzi Bey (b. 1830 - d. 1887), Kalabassary, south of Myrina, Turkey [see note 1]; 1887, sold by Baltazzi to Martin Brimmer (b. 1893 - d. 1947), Boston; 1887, gift of Brimmer to the MFA [see note 2]. (Accession date: November 1, 1887)
NOTES:
[1] According to Museum’s records.
[2] As part of a group of 29 terracottas from the same origin (MFA 87.371-87.399).
NOTES:
[1] According to Museum’s records.
[2] As part of a group of 29 terracottas from the same origin (MFA 87.371-87.399).