Seated Eros

The nude winged Eros is seated, holding a lyre pressed against the abdomen in his left arm and a plektron in his right hand. Bright polychrome pigments were applied over a layer of white slip. The body is plump, with a prominent belly and a clearly marked navel, chubby legs, and short, spread wings. The face is round with delicate facial features, including slightly sunken eyes and a small, fleshy mouth. The hair forms a curly mass over the forehead. The figure’s back is flat. Two faint red straps cross over the chest.