A lovely Roman bronze figure of winged Eros

A lovely bronze figure of winged Eros, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, depicted nude with chlamys over shoulder and wearing a winged helmet. The youthful deity stands on integral base with legs crossed and supported by a low column with decorated capitol, head to left. He reaches back to draw an arrow from the quiver at his back, his right hand presumably held a bow. In beautiful style showing great detail. H: 3 1/8 in (8 cm). Nice glossy green patina and mounted on a black wood base. Ex Royal Athena Gallery, New York.

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