Terracotta replica of a figurine made in Egypt (2nd century). The naked figure of the goddess of love holding a shell is modeled on the iconographic type of Aphrodite Anadyomene, a Hellenistic motif alluding to the myth of the goddess begotten by the waves. Bone relief plaques with mythological representations decorated jewel caskets, cosmetic boxes and luxury furniture.
Donated by Loukas Benakis