Aphrodite Statuette

<p>A hand-painted resin statuette inspired by an ancient sculpture of the Greek goddess, Aphrodite. </p> <p>The original bronze statue of Aphrodite was made in Greece in the 3rd century BC, and found in the Peloponnese. It is now in the collection of the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, museum number  1865,0103,37 . </p> <p>This smaller-scale adaptation has a marble base.</p> <p><strong>Please note:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></p> <p>Suitable for indoor use only. If cleaning becomes necessary please use a duster and soft cloth only. Do not use any liquid cleaners .<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></p>

A hand-painted statuette of the ancient Greek goddess, Aphrodite.

Inspired by an ancient sculpture, this beautiful resin replica stands on a marble base. The original statue of Aphrodite, now in the British Museum’s department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, was made in Greece in the 3^rd century BC, and was found in the Peloponnese.

Aphrodite is classically believed to have been born from the sea as a result of the castration of Ouranos. The goddess of love and beauty, she was highly worshipped by the ancient Greeks as one of the original twelve Olympians, and she played key roles in many of the Greek myths. In Roman culture, Aphrodite was referred to as Venus.

Inspired by thousands of years of beauty, this statue will make an enchanting home ornament.