Cup with frieze of Erotes

Roman

1st century CE

Not on view

Cup with high foot and a frieze of Erotes.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Cup with frieze of Erotes
Period: Early Imperial
Date: 1st century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: 7 × 3 5/8 in. (17.8 × 9.3 cm)
Diam. of foot: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Classifications: Miscellaneous-Bone, Ivory
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.64
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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