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Figurine of seated Aphrodite wearing a high polos
Cypriote
Cypro-Classical Period
4th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 6 x 4.5 cm (5 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.165
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionSeated Aphrodite wearing a characteristic high kalathos-shaped polos and holding her breasts in the manner of Cypriot Aphrodite-Astarte figures. She rests her feet on a footstool.
ProvenanceBetween 1865-1872, probably excavated in Cyprus by General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (b. 1832 - d. 1904); 1872, sold by General di Cesnola to the MFA for $1,704.39 [see note]. (Accession date: May 15, 1872)
NOTE: this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900.
NOTE: this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900.