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Aphrodite and Eros
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1905 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | High-relief depiction of Aphrodite and Eros in the nude, kneeling together on a ground line; Eros is shown drawing a bow while Aphrodite leans toward him attentively. Designer's initials H.T.L. appear at lower left of the field, and the signature MDASIO is inscribed along the lower exergue line. |
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| Obverse lettering | H.T.L. MDASIO |
| Reverse description | A classical altar in high relief, flanked by ram's-head volutes supporting a floral garland with a central bird motif in the recessed panel; the altar rests on a stepped base. Elaborate Art Nouveau floral and vine tendrils fill the field on both sides of the altar. |
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