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Greek Gilded Bronze Bust - Aphrodite
Greek Gilded Bronze Bust - Aphrodite
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Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. late 4th to 2nd century CE. A pretty gilded bronze bust of a woman's head, possibly Aphrodite based on its youthful appearance and coiffure. Aphrodite was the goddess of love, sex, and beauty. The bronze was probably made to lay over a ceramic votive figure. Size: 1.45" W x 2" H (3.7 cm x 5.1 cm); 6.25" H (15.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection

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#127021
Condition
Piece is a fragment. Head is intact, with form clear and much remaining gilding. Bright green and in places encrusted brown patina where there is no gilt.
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Greek Gilded Bronze Bust - Aphrodite

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Starting Price $100
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