Aphrodite unveiled
A.D. 140–240
Medium/TechniqueMarble, fine-grained white, of a dull tone
DimensionsHeight (with plinth): 20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.)
Credit LineBartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession number03.760
On View
Not on viewClassificationsSculpture
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An Aphrodite emerging from bath or sea who is lifting her mantle behind her as if from the bath or sea. The dolphin on the rocks beside her identifies her as the goddess of love. The small-scale of the sculpture, only about seven inches high, indicates that it was used as a decorative object in a private Roman house. It was found in Smyrna and fits well with the domestic sculptures excavated in Asia Minor.The right knee and the drapery on the left side have been damaged slightly. The surfaces, otherwise excellent, exhibit some root marks.
ProvenanceBy 1903; with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought in Smyrna. Found quite close to Smyrna.); purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, March 24,1903
5th century
about 480 B.C.
first half of the 4th century B.C.
about 325–300 B.C.
end of 4th century B.C.
about 340 B.C.
after a type of 475–450 B.C.
second century A.D.
about 2nd century A.D.
