Lot 24D
Ancient Rome, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A figural pottery relief depicting Cupid (his Greek counterpart being Eros), the god of desire and erotic love, standing with his chubby winged body in profile and playing a lyre or a harp his fingers plucking the strings, his face looking out toward the viewer for a response. In Latin, Cupid, the son of Venus and Mars, is also known as "Amor" meaning love. A sweet example conjuring the sweetness of romantic love. Size: 2.5" W x 3.375" H (6.4 cm x 8.6 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Prominent LA County collector who acquired these prior to 2000
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#118269
- Condition: Loss to lower end of wings. Some roughness to peripheries of lyre and feet. Expected surface wear
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