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Figurine: Boy with Rooster, Maybe Eros

Figurine: Boy with Rooster, Maybe Eros

1922.01.0101

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Figurine: Boy with Rooster, Maybe Eros (1922.01.0101)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication Artifacts : Art : N/A
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Asia, West : Turkey : Izmir
Period	Hellenistic ?
Date	323 – 30 BCE?
Culture	Greek

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height)	15.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	11.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	5.5 cm
Weight	312 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes	Cast, Firing, Painting

Research Remarks

Description	MYSTERY RELIGIONS For centuries before Jesus’ time, Greek and Near Eastern mystery religions competed for the devotion of the masses. With exotic initiations, secret rituals and promises of eternal life, the cults of Mithras, Cybele, and the Eleusinian Demeter shared many characteristics with early Christianity. (1) Devotional statue of Cantes, the divine assistant of Mithras. 22.1.101. (2) Statue of Demeter from Eleusis. 59.1.1. (3) Cymbals used in the rites of Cybele. Replicas. 16.7.7a-b.
Published Description	Under Review
Bibliography	Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	University of Marburg Archaeological Seminar Collection
Reproduction	no

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