

Emblema with Aphrodite and Eros
The image shows a round, off-white, stone or plaster relief sculpture. The relief depicts two figures. The figure on the left is a woman with her hair pulled back. She sits on a chair or throne with curved legs. Her right arm bends at the elbow and extends outward. The left arm rests on her thigh. The figure on the right is a smaller, winged man. He stands to the right of the seated woman. He faces left with a bow in his right hand. The bowstring rests on his left hand. The man's left leg bends at the knee. The relief sits on a gray background. The relief's edge is rough and uneven. There are two holes at the top. The title of the relief is "Emblema with Aphrodite and Eros", by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1st–2nd century
- Medium
- Plaster
- Culture
- Mediterranean
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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