Eros standing with his body in profile to the right. In his left hand he holds a butterfly (representing Psyche) by its wings, and he is about to singe it with a torch held in his right hand. The butterfly is here almost bee-like in appearance
History note: Leake collection
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Method of acquisition: Bought by Leake, William Martin
1st Century
Circa
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Circa
100
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 296
Primary reference Number: 124374
Gem catalogue number: B 163(CM)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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