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Louvre Museum, Paris. 200 B.C.
A
famous work of ancient Greek art, this sculpture replica of classical Greek
art is a must for any collection, home or office decor. This ancient Greek
statue will add her beauty to your home! Just imagine how surprised your
friends will be to see this Goddess of Love!
Her
graceful body symbolizes an ideal of beauty that many long for but none
attain. The French named her the Venus of Milo. In 1820 a peasant named
Yorgos found her broken body in an underground cavern on the Aegean island of
Melos. Later she was taken out of Greece under unclear circumstances to be
taken to Paris where she was to be admired by the millions of visitors to that
country's great museum-the Louvre!
Aphrodite
was the Goddess of Love, identified in Rome with Venus. Although Homer
describes Aphrodite as the daughter of Zeus and Dion, the more popular view
was that she was conceived in the foam of the ocean from the seed of Uranus.
Dropped there when he was castrated, her name meaning "foam-born". Aphrodite
was married to Hephaestus, but she loved Ares and she was known for her many
love affairs, notably with Adonis and Anchises.
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Features
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- Absolutely stunning details
- Adds depth to your adt collection
- May be found in the museum store
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Specifications
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Size |
Large 20" High |
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Material |
Casting Stone |
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Finish |
Antique Stone |
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