Aphrodite holding her tresses
Aphrodite holding her tresses

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Ancient Mediterranean Art

Aphrodite holding her tresses,

1st century CE

Roman
Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1964-54

Information

Title
Aphrodite holding her tresses
Dates

1st century CE

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
33.0 x 13.6 x 4.0 cm (13 x 5 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift from the President's Fund, made through Professor Wen Fong
Object Number
y1964-54
Place Made

Asia, Turkey

Place Collected

Turkey, Istanbul

Culture
Roman (style or period)
Period
Imperial (Roman)
Type
terracottas, figurines, ceramics
Materials
terracotta
Subject
women, figures (representations), cupids, deities, jewelry, tiaras

Purchased in Istanbul by Prof. Wen Fong for the Museum in 1964

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