Eros with Lion Foot

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd century A.D.

Material: Bronze, Silver

Dimensions: 10.4 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 3121

Provenance: German private collection. Ex-Gorny Mosch auction house.

Condition: Except for some scratches intact.

Description: Solid Bronze cast of a foot, possibly supporting a furniture. On the hexagonal base stands a finely worked lion paw from where a calyx originates. Pushing the leaves aside a young Eros arises from the blossom. On the back carrying a basket, the wings laid on. The wavy hair is typically tied together into two buns on the forehead. The eyes with silver inlays - remains are still preserved.