Marble statuette of Aphrodite
Roman copy or adaptation of a Greek work of the 4th century B.C. known as the Aphrodite of Knidos
This small figure gives an impression of the sinuous grace that made the cult statue of Aphrodite in her sanctuary at Knidos so famous throughout antiquity.
This small figure gives an impression of the sinuous grace that made the cult statue of Aphrodite in her sanctuary at Knidos so famous throughout antiquity.
Artwork Details
- Title: Marble statuette of Aphrodite
- Period: Imperial
- Date: 1st–2nd century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Marble
- Dimensions: H. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm)
- Classification: Stone Sculpture
- Credit Line: Gift of Francis Neilson, 1942
- Object Number: 42.201.8
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Kephisodotos
ca. 14–68 CE
Polykleitos
ca. 69–96 CE
Roman
14–68 CE
Roman
1st–2nd century CE
Roman
1st–2nd century CE
Research Resources
The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.
Feedback
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.