Description:

**Previously listed at 200**

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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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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