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.