Isis-Aphrodite clasping a garment rolled about her hips

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A.D. 1st–2nd century · Bronze · Egyptian Art

It has been suggested that this statuette represents the Empress Faustina Minor, wife of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180) in the role of Isis/Aphrodite, thus attributing to Faustina a role as guarantor of the grain shipments from Egypt to Rome at a time of revolt in part of the Empire.

Artist

Unknown

Date

A.D. 1st–2nd century

Medium

Bronze

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1946