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| Item Number: |
1VWI9 |
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| Category: |
Greek |
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| Period: |
Hellenistic |
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| Date: |
c. 3rd-2nd Century B.C. |
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| Material: |
Terra Cotta |
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| Height: |
8 1/8" (20.6cm) |
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| Display Stand: |
Not Available |
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| Price: |
$ 1800 (USD) |
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| Status: |
Available |
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| Description: |
Tan-beige colored clay statuette of the god Eros depicted nude, with outstretched wings, wearing a wreath, standing on a square Doric style base, leaning against a figured column, his left leg bent forward, his right hand resting on his hip, the head is tilted slightly downward to the left, hollow underside open, with a circular vent hole at the back. These statuettes were often placed in temples as votive offerings.
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| Provenance: |
Ex. Oregon Private Collection, early 80s.
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| Condition: |
Intact and Complete
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| References: |
cf. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc, New York, Dec 7th, 1973, no. 92.
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