Terracotta statuette of Aphrodite and Eros, 3rd century

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Terracotta statuette of Aphrodite and Eros, Hellenistic, 3rd century , Greek, South Italian, Terracotta, H. 8 1/4 in. ( cm), Terracottas, In Greek mythology, Eros is the son of the goddess Aphrodite and her lover Ares, god of war. Images of Aphrodite and the baby Eros together became popular in the Hellenistic period as never before, a trend that was also reflected in literature of the time

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Size: 2850px × 3800px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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