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Standing figurine of Cypriot Aphrodite-Astarte
Cypriote
Cypro-Archaic Period
about 650–550 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
Height: 12.7 cm (5 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.157
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThis standing figure of Cypriot Aphrodite-Astarte holds her hands up to her breasts. She is nude and wears Cypriot ear-caps and an elaborate necklace with a pendant.
The lower body of the figure is missing.
The lower body of the figure is missing.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)