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Loom Weight with Eros

3rd–2nd century B.C.

Discoid loom weight with two holes. On the front, a full-body figure of Eros strides to the left. Other, similar loom weights suggest that he may be carrying a bow in front of him with his right arm. The loom weight has very worn clay with vegetal inclusions and red nodules.

Date

3rd–2nd century B.C.

Culture

Greek (South Italian)

Dimensions

D: 7.30 cm

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

73.AD.10.I.2

Image Source

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