{"product_id":"venus-de-milo-statue","title":"Aphrodite of Melos Venus de Milo Greek Statue 17H","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Armless Goddess: A Venus de Milo Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eVenus de Milo statue\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the world's best known armless goddess home at 17 in high. It measures 17 in H x 5.5 in W x 3.75 in D in resin and crushed stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original is a symbol of eternal beauty. It is known as the Aphrodite of Melos after the Greek island where it was found in 1820.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin and crushed stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 in H x 5.5 in W x 3.75 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parastone Museum Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aphrodite of Melos, Hellenistic period, 2nd century BC, Louvre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e GRE08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBorn from Sea Foam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphrodite, later called Venus by the Romans, was the goddess of love and beauty. She was born from the silver foam of the sea, or aphros.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Hellenistic period, Greek sculptors made sensuous images of Aphrodite. They laid the basis for the female nude in western art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Pose in Motion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goddess stands with her weight on one leg, which lends the body an alluring curve. Her upper body is more classical than her lower half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce she was colorful and adorned with jewelry and gemstones. She presumably held an apple in her left hand, a gift from Paris of Troy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Aphrodite of Melos statue joins our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/statues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Statues Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/parastone-museum-replicas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eParastone Museum Replicas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Venus de Milo statue is the most famous armless woman in art. This Aphrodite of Melos statue keeps her turned head and her gentle curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny Greek goddess of love figurine owes something to her. A Hellenistic Aphrodite replica like this fills a classical corner. The Venus de Milo statue is large enough to anchor a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8 lbs, the Venus de Milo statue needs a sturdy shelf, table, or pedestal. Dust it with a soft dry cloth. This Hellenistic Aphrodite replica prefers dry air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHellenistic Greece in Brief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hellenistic period ran from 323 to 31 BC. The statue entered the Louvre in 1821. As a Greek goddess of love figurine, it carries that long admiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how the Venus de Milo was found on Milos in 1820 and reached the Louvre. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Venus_de_Milo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVenus de Milo - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Parastone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1192642359,"sku":"GRE08","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/2b6d4b048fca89f900d5ee0c18c5966c.jpg?v=1777660902","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/venus-de-milo-statue","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}