R10.1 THE BIRTH OF APHRODITE
| Museum Collection | National Roman Museum, Rome |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Bas-relief |
| Material | Marble |
| Context | The Ludovisi Throne |
| Date | ca 470 - 460 B.C. |
| Period | Archaic / Early Classical |
DESCRIPTION
The goddess Aphrodite is clothed by the Horae (Seasons) as she rises at her birth from the sea.