Ancient Roman Bronze figure of Eros riding a dolphin, Roman Empire

BRONZE FIGURE OF EROS
Roman Empire, 2nd Century A.D.
Bronze
height 13 cm
height 5 1/4 in

Bronze figure of a young Eros, caught in the pose of riding a dolphin.
Attractive green patina, some fingers and right foot are broken. Separately worked left wing is missing. Right wing partially bent and with some feathers missing.

PROVENANCE
Leo Mildenberg (1913-2001) Collection, Zurich