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Flying Eros
Greek, East Greek
Hellenistic Period
mid to late 2nd century B.C.
Findspot: Asia Minor, Aeolis, Myrina, estate of M.Aristide-Bey Baltazzi at Kalabassary
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
22.4 cm (8 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin Brimmer
Accession Number87.372
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Burr, Terra-cottas from Myrina (MFA), no. 055.
DescriptionStatuette of flying nude Eros. Missing most of right wing, fingers of both hands, part of wreath. Wreath of large ivy leaves and berries on his head. He has also earrings in his ears. Right arm raised, hand gone. His hands are placed in the act of pouring. His hair is colored red. Traces of other colors over his body and wings.
Clay light red.
Clay light red.
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).