Bronze Figure of Aphrodite

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Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
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published on 13 May 2016
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This is a marvelous bronze figure which depicts Aphrodite stooping to remove her sandal. This is one of the largest and finest of all versions of this popular type of Aphrodite. Said to be from near Patras. Circa 200-100 BCE. (The British Museum, London)

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About the Author

Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.

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APA Style

Amin, O. S. M. (2016, May 13). Bronze Figure of Aphrodite. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5081/bronze-figure-of-aphrodite/

Chicago Style

Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Bronze Figure of Aphrodite." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 13, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5081/bronze-figure-of-aphrodite/.

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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Bronze Figure of Aphrodite." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 13 May 2016. Web. 25 Mar 2023.

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