Ca. 1-200 AD.
A bronze figurine depicting Eros with a distinctive chubby body, a prominent symbol of youthful innocence and fertility. Rendered in a state of undress, the figure stands as a testament to the Roman appreciation for the human form and the unabashed celebration of physical beauty. With arms gracefully outstretched to the sides, the figurine assumes a poised and dynamic posture, accentuated by a pair of intricately sculpted wings adorning its back. Eros's visage captivates with its cherubic charm, characterized by a plump face adorned with wavy coiffure. His eyes grant an air of introspection, while rounded cheeks exude a sense of gentle innocence and joy. In the Roman world, Eros held great significance as the god of love and desire, embodying the multifaceted aspects of passion, affection, and attraction. For a similar, please see The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Object Number 44.603.
Size: L:47mm / W:43mm ; 35g
Provenance: Private London collection; formerly acquired in the US in the 1990s.