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English: Crouching Aphrodite. Marble, Roman copy of the 1st-2nd century CE after a Hellenistic original of the 3rd century BC, loosely derived from the Cnidian Aphrodite by Praxiteles. From Sainte-Colombe, Isère, France.
Français : Aphrodite accroupie. Marbre, copie romaine du Ier-IIe siècle ap. J.-C. d'après un original hellénistique du IIIe siècle av. J.-C., dérivé de l'Aphrodite de Cnide de Praxitèle. Provenance : Sainte-Colombe, Isère, France.
Dimensions H. 96 cm (37 ¾ in.)
institution QS:P195,Q19675
Current location
Department of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Sully, ground floor, room 17
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Ma 2240 (MNB 1292)
Credit line Gerantet Collection; purchase, 1878
Source/Photographer Jastrow (2007)
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