Aphrodite Maiden Goddess Classical Bust Statue - Ancient Marble Finish 12H

A Fragment Rescued From Antiquity: The Aphrodite Bust Statue

A serene maiden turns her gaze gently to one side. This Aphrodite bust statue is made to look like a fragment rescued from antiquity. The bonded stone surface mimics aged marble.

Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Hesiod says she rose from the sea foam near Cyprus. Homer calls her the daughter of Zeus and Dione. The Romans knew her as Venus.

Busts honored gods and heroes in Greek and Roman homes and libraries. A bust of Aphrodite signaled taste and piety. This ancient marble bust replica follows that tradition.

Worn Marble, Timeless Calm

The mottled, worn surface is intentional. Ancient marbles survive chipped and stripped of paint, and that incompleteness is part of their beauty. The averted gaze is a hallmark of Classical Greek sculpture.

A removable black stand lifts the bust like a museum piece. At 7 lbs, it has real weight. See more in our Greek and Roman collection. This Venus goddess sculpture suits a shelf or desk.

Product Details

• Material: Bonded stone, aged marble finish
• Size: 12 in H x 6.25 in W x 6.5 in D, with stand
• Weight: 7 lbs
• Stand: Removable black display stand included
• SKU / PN: T87940

Display Notes

Place the Greek goddess Aphrodite bust  on a stable shelf. Dust it with a soft brush. It pairs well with other Greek and Roman figures. An Aphrodite bust statue adds calm to any room. A Greek goddess Aphrodite bust like this suits a library.

The Portrait Bust in Antiquity

The portrait bust, showing head and upper shoulders, was a key form in ancient sculpture. Romans filled villas and libraries with busts of gods, emperors, and thinkers. Many were copied from earlier Greek masterpieces. Those copies preserve designs whose originals are lost.

For More Reading

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Aphrodite
• World History Encyclopedia: Aphrodite