Imperial Roman Bronze Figure of Draped Venus

holding a pomegranate, on original base.

 

2nd - 3rd Centuries AD

 

Height: 21.6 cm.     (8 1/2 in.)

 

ex: Private collection, 1997.

 

Published:  Antiquarium Ltd.; Women in Ancient Art (New York, 1997) (front & back covers)

 

cf:  Kozloff, A & Mitten, D; The Gods Delight. The Human Figure in Classical Bronze (Cleveland, 1988) no.65

 

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