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Framed Print of Engraved Ring with Aphrodite Weighing Two Erotes, about 350 BC. Creator: Unknown
Engraved Ring with Aphrodite Weighing Two Erotes, about 350 BC.
Additional Info: Aphrodite, the goddess of love, sits on a stool, holding a balance in which she weighs two tiny winged Erotes. Engraved gold rings such as this were often used as seals, but were also decorative items of jewelry. As such, their devices often referenced or enhanced the attractiveness of the wearer, and both Aphrodite and Eros appear frequently on engraved rings made in the 300s BC Depictions of this specific scene - known as the Erotostasia (weighing of love) - occur on at least three other gold rings of similar date, and also appear on fourth-century BC Attic and South Italian vases and silverware. While the precise meaning of the motif is unclear, it may refer to some aspect of love related to the Homeric weighing of souls (psychostasia), a divine method of determining fate. The form of this ring, with a large, flat, oval bezel and stirrup-shaped hoop is standard for the period. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40625298
4th Century Bc Aphrodite Balance Bezel Eros Finger Ring God Of Love Ring Weighing Weighing Device
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 22.7cm (7.6" x 8.9")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
