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RM8

Reference: RM8 / Cat. No.

Period: Roman

Origin: Probably Asia Minor / Levant

Date: 125 – 250 AD

Description:
On discus: seated figure (Aphrodite?) facing l., staff or sceptre on l. arm and r. hand raised to object held by smaller figure at l.


Fabric: Buff clay with traces of pale red slip.

Manufacture: Mould made.

Condition: Most of nozzle missing.

Notes:

Comments:
The scene appears to depict Aphrodite admiring herself in a mirror held by Eros.





Last edited: 01-05-2009

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