This is an attractive solid cast bronze standing figure of Aphrodite – the Greek goddess of beauty and love - posed nude, holding her left hand on her buttocks, right hand raised. She stands on a vase form pedestal with a tapered round point.
Ancient Roman - circa 2nd - 4th century AD
The figure is intact and in excellent condition with an overall deep blackish-green surface patina with areas of encrustation. (108 x 32 mm – 4 1/4 x 1 1/4'')
Provenance: ex collection of Alan Dershowitz, lawyer and educator.