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Acephalous torso of Eros. Ancient Rome, 2nd-3rd century A.D. Limestone. Feet and arms are missing. Otherwise in good condition. Provenance: turn-of-the-century collection from Constantine; SVV M. D. & O. C. C. S., France, April 2024. Measurements: 26 cm high . The young god is nude, standing, with weight on the right leg. One arm is relaxed downward, while the other is raised, accentuating the muscular tension of the powerfully modeled body. Although the head is missing, the torso can be identified without the slightest doubt as that of the god, given the typical physiognomy: he is standing, naked, and has the physique of a robust child. The Greek god Eros (Cupid was his Roman counterpart) was the primordial god of love and desire, and was also associated with fertility. In some myths, he was the son of Nyx and Erebus. He is also listed as the son of Aphrodite and Ares, although, according to Plato's Symposium, he was conceived by Poros and Penia during the celebration of Aphrodite's birthday. This would explain the different aspects of love.

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Acephalous torso of Eros. Ancient Rome, 2nd-3rd century A.D. Limestone. Feet and arms are missing. Otherwise in good condition. Provenance: turn-of-the-century collection from Constantine; SVV M. D. & O. C. C. S., France, April 2024. Measurements: 26 cm high . The young god is nude, standing, with weight on the right leg. One arm is relaxed downward, while the other is raised, accentuating the muscular tension of the powerfully modeled body. Although the head is missing, the torso can be identified without the slightest doubt as that of the god, given the typical physiognomy: he is standing, naked, and has the physique of a robust child. The Greek god Eros (Cupid was his Roman counterpart) was the primordial god of love and desire, and was also associated with fertility. In some myths, he was the son of Nyx and Erebus. He is also listed as the son of Aphrodite and Ares, although, according to Plato's Symposium, he was conceived by Poros and Penia during the celebration of Aphrodite's birthday. This would explain the different aspects of love.

Estimate 4 000 - 4 200 EUR
Starting price 2 900 EUR

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