Bronze statue of Eros sleeping, 3rd–2nd century

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Bronze statue of Eros sleeping, Hellenistic period, 3rd–2nd century , Greek, Bronze, 16 1/2 × 14 × 33 9/16 in., 275 lb. ( × × cm, kg), Bronzes, The Hellenistic period introduced the accurate characterization of age. Young children enjoyed great favor, whether in mythological form, as baby Herakles or Eros, or in genre scenes, playing with each other or with pets

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Size: 5200px × 3900px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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