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S10.19 VENUS DE CAPUA

Venus de Capua | Greco-Roman statue
DETAILS
Museum Collection National Archaeological Museum of Naples
Catalogue No. Naples 251
Title Venus de Capua
Type Statue
Material Marble
Height 2.04 metres
Context Found at Capua
Original / Copy Roman copy of Greek statue C4th B.C.
Style Early Hellenistic
Date -
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

The goddess Aphrodite (Roman Venus) stands gazing at her reflection in a polished shield (missing). She is partially disrobed and wears a stephane crown.

ARTICLES

Aphrodite