Early Roman Giallo Antico Herm Bust of Eros

Shown wearing a chiton, two small wings above his temples. His hair falling in long locks over his ears, an intricately braided forelock from his forehead to the back of his head. with parted lips, eyes recessed for inlay. Carved on three sides, the back finished smooth.

No Restoration

1st Century AD

Height: 15 cm. (5 15/16 in.)

#5918

Ex: an early 20th Century French private collection thence by descent

Comparanda: The British Museum, London mus. nos. 1879,0712.7 & 1812,0615.4 (for hair plait)