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Roman Bronze Attachment with Flying Eros, 1st/2nd Century AD

The winged Eros is holding a phial meant in ancient times as a symbol of fertility.

A cloth is wrapped around the god’s belly, the upper end flapping in the wind in front of the wing.

The appliqué was attached to a bronze vessel as discernible from the remains of solder at rear.

Intact

L. 5.5 cm (2.1 in)

Swiss private collection

560 USD