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Statuette of Venus

Unknown1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Statuette of a nude Venus wearing a crown, perhaps a radiate crown or decorated with palm leaves. She also wears armlets and bracelets. The fingers of her right hand and a part of the crown are missing. Her right arm is crossed over her chest, covering her right breast. Her head is turned slightly to her left. She stands in a slight contrapposto pose with her right leg supporting her weight and her left leg is bent, the foot slightly off the ground.

Details

  • Title: Statuette of Venus
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
  • Location Created: Syria
  • Physical Dimensions: 28.7 cm (11 5/16 in.)
  • Type: Mythological figure
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 56.AB.15
  • Culture: Roman
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Sculpture (Visual Works)

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