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In Greek mythology, Eros is the son of the goddess Aphrodite and her lover Ares, god of war. Images of Aphrodite and the baby Eros together became popular in the Hellenistic period as never before, a trend that was also reflected in literature of the time.
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Title: Terracotta statuette of Aphrodite and Eros
Period: Hellenistic
Date: 3rd century BCE
Culture: Greek, South Italian
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 8 1/4 in. (21.0 cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Object Number: 12.232.11
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