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Pin with Eros and Psyche: general view

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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

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Pin with Eros and Psyche: left profile view

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Pin with Eros and Psyche: three-quarter view from right

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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.