Figurine: Winged Eros

1922.01.0094

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Artifact Identification Figurine: Winged Eros   (1922.01.0094)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
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  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Hellenistic, 323 – 30 BCE
Culture Greek

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 14.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.8 cm
Weight 179 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Firing, Painting
Munsell Color Information Moderate Reddish Brown (2.5 Y R 3/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Winged Eros The Greek god of love holds a sword in his left hand over a trophy set up to mark a victory in battle.

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication University of Marburg Archaeological Seminar Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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