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This bronze statuette probably represents cupid (god of love, attraction, and affection). Said to be from Foggia, in modern-day Italy. Roman period, 10-100 BCE. (The British Museum, London).
About the Author
Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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APA Style
Amin, O. S. M. (2018, November 14). Statuette of a Boy. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9440/statuette-of-a-boy/
Chicago Style
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Statuette of a Boy." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 14, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9440/statuette-of-a-boy/.
MLA Style
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Statuette of a Boy." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 14 Nov 2018. Web. 04 Feb 2023.
