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Pin with Eros and Psyche: general view
Pin with Eros and Psyche: general view
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Pin with Eros and Psyche: three-quarter view from left
Pin with Eros and Psyche: three-quarter view from left
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Pin with Eros and Psyche: three-quarter view from back left
Pin with Eros and Psyche: three-quarter view from back left
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Pin with Eros and Psyche: left profile view
Pin with Eros and Psyche: left profile view
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Pin with Eros and Psyche: three-quarter view from right
Pin with Eros and Psyche: three-quarter view from right
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Pin with Eros and Psyche: right profile view
Pin with Eros and Psyche: right profile view
Collection: | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
Title: | Pin with Eros and Psyche |
Summary: | Pin with Eros and Psyche |
Object Function: | Ornament |
Material: | Silver |
Sculpture Type: | Jewelry |
Date: | ca. 100 AD - ca. 300 AD |
Dimensions: | H (figures) 0.032 m; H (max) 0.097 m; W ca. 0.024 m |
Scale: | Miniature |
Period: | Roman Imperial |
Subject Description: Pin surmounted by figures of Eros and Psyche embracing. Two winged figures, partially draped, stand on square head of pin. Eros, at left, turns to caress Psyche. Each twines an arm around the back of the other's waist.
Condition: Nearly complete
Condition Description: Point of pin broken off.