Eros Holding a Dove

Artist/Culture Greek

Artist/Culture Hellenistic (3rd–1st century B.C.E.)

Date3rd century BCE

MediumTerracotta

Dimensions12.7 x 6.4 x 5.5 cm (5 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/16 in.)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Terms

terracotta

Object number1905.59

DescriptionTerracotta statuette, uncolored. No marks. From Kilios, Thracian Cheronese
ProvenanceMuseum purhcase from Frank Calvert, Milton MA

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