Marble torso of Eros

1st or 2nd century CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 162
Copy of a Greek statue of the 4th century B.C. attributed to Lysippos.

The young Eros was shown in a momentary gesture, stringing his bow.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Marble torso of Eros
  • Period: Imperial
  • Date: 1st or 2nd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Marble
  • Dimensions: H. 20 3/4 in. (52.7 cm)
    Width: 14 in. (35.6 cm)
    Depth: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Bill Blass, 2002
  • Object Number: 2003.407.1
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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