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Flying Eros
Greek, East Greek
Hellenistic Period
2nd century B.C.
Findspot: Asia Minor, Aeolis, Myrina, estate of M. Aristide-Bey Baltazzi at Kalabassar
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
28 cm (11 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin Brimmer
Accession Number87.373
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Burr, Terra-cottas from Myrina (MFA), no. 051.
DescriptionStatuette of nude, flying Eros . Left hand resting on hip; right arm extended straight from shoulder and forearm missing. A small piece of himation is seen over left shoulder and there is some more, wrapped around the left wrist. He wears a thick wreath. Traces of white slip on the wings.
Light-red clay.
Light-red clay.
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).