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A ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF OF CUPID AND PSYCHE
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF OF CUPID AND PSYCHE
Circa 2nd Century A.D.
The two engaged in their ubiquitous tender moment, Cupid with feathered wings leaning onto his right hip, his left leg bent and relaxed before him, his gaze following his arms which embrace the chin of his beloved, Psyche with butterfly wings, her left hand on his chest, her hair pulled back, a himation draped across her hips
8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm) high
Circa 2nd Century A.D.
The two engaged in their ubiquitous tender moment, Cupid with feathered wings leaning onto his right hip, his left leg bent and relaxed before him, his gaze following his arms which embrace the chin of his beloved, Psyche with butterfly wings, her left hand on his chest, her hair pulled back, a himation draped across her hips
8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm) high
Provenance
Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd.