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Eros

6256 · 3rd century BCE (Hellenistic)

<p>The fluttering ends of the drapery and the thick white underpainting, or "slip," are recognizably South Italian. All Hellenistic terracotta figurines were gaily painted with bright colors, usually derived from plants.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.2527' rel='external'>Eros</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Date

3rd century BCE (Hellenistic)

Culture

Greek

Painter

6256

Dimensions

H: 2.00 cm W: 4.00 cm

Medium

terracotta with white slip and traces of paint

Museum

Walters Art Museum