Marble statuette of Aphrodite

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1st–2nd century CE · Marble · Greek and Roman Art

Roman copy or adaptation of a Greek work of the 4th century B.C. known as the Aphrodite of Knidos This small figure gives an impression of the sinuous grace that made the cult statue of Aphrodite in her sanctuary at Knidos so famous throughout antiquity.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Marble

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Francis Neilson, 1942