Bust - Aphrodite

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This meticulously crafted Aphrodite bust depicts the Greek goddess of love and beauty, daughter of Zeus and Dione. Modeled after authentic marble statues from the Met and Getty Mus eums (200-250 BC), it captures the divine allure that prompted Zeus to wed her to Hephaestus to quell godly rivalries. The ornate base features Aphrodite's sacred emblems—dolphins, doves, roses, scallop shells, wine, and grapes—symbolizing her dominion over love and desire. This scholarly reproduction honors the mythological figure known for her affairs with Ares and Adonis, and her significant role in numerous Greek legends including that of Eros. Show more