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Eros, God of Love (00:49:32) 1090 views
Bronze cuirass (breastplate)
Bronze elliptical leaf, perhaps a waist ornament
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This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 155
The cuirass was the major element of a Greek warrior's panoply. This one is considerably later than most of the objects in this gallery, as indicated by its articulation. It also illustrates how much body armor has in common with sculpture. The front and back plates of a cuirass typically provide sensitive renderings of the male torso.
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