RTN-Beautiful Large Greek Standing Aphrodite! 5th C. BC Start Price USD 575.00 Current Price USD 575.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 650.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, December 01, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 11, 2008 Location Genuine Artifacts! Fast Shipping! See more about 'RTN-Beautiful Large Greek Standing Aphrodite! 5th C. BC' Description Beautiful Large Greek Standing Aphrodite! 5th Cen. B.C. Click on the text links to view enlargements: 1-2-3 Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this ancient Greek terracotta figure of a Boeotian maiden (possible Aphrodite) from the Classical Period. She stands on a rectangular plinth with her left hand on her stomach and her right hand resting on what is possibly the edge of a piece of furniture or the top of a large jug. She wears a garment that ancient Greek women at the height of the Classical period wore with a nicely styled beaded necklace and flowing hair. The facial features are very nice and the piece remains completely intact with the exception of a repair to the neck that does not detract. The figure stands an outstanding 9.5" in height and forms an excellent display. Classical Period. ca. late 5th Century B.C. PLEASE CLICK ON PHOTOGRAPH FOR MORE PICTURES! A GREAT GIFT IDEA! ABOUT APHRODITE: In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty and sexual rapture. According to Hesiod, she was born when Uranus (the father of the gods) was castrated by his son Cronus. Cronus threw the severed genitals into the ocean which began to churn and foam about them. From the aphros ("sea foam") arose Aphrodite, and the sea carried her to either Cyprus or Cythera. Hence she is often referred to as Kypris and Cytherea. Homer calls her a daughter of Zeus and Dione. Aphrodite loved and was loved by many gods and mortals. Among her mortal lovers, the most famous was perhaps Adonis. Some of her sons are Eros, Anteros, Hymenaios and Aeneas (with her Trojan lover Anchises). She is accompanied by the Graces. Her festival is the Aphrodisiac which was celebrated in various centers of Greece and especially in Athens and Corinth. Her priestesses were not prostitutes but women who represented the goddess and sexual intercourse with them was considered just one of the methods of worship. Aphrodite was originally an old-Asian goddess, similar to the Mesopotamian Ishtar and the Syro-Palestinian goddess Ashtart. Her attributes are a.o. the dolphin, the dove, the swan, the pomegranate and the lime tree. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY:As always, this item does come with a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. The certificate authenticates this piece to the time and culture stated, and contains a description of the piece. Guaranteed genuine FOR LIFE, so bid with confidence that you are geting an authentic piece of ancient history! "We are rewarded only to the extent by which we add value to those we're privileged to serve." AUCTION VALUE= $2,000.00 CULTURE/PERIOD: Greek Province (5TH CENTURY B.C.) SIZE= 9.5" PROVENANCE= EX - U.S. PRIVATE COLLECTION NOTE: Due to the unpredictability of Ebay, please be certain to place all bids in time before the close of the auction. As this is a very quality, genuine piece of such rarity, please email with any questions or comments that you may have. PAYPAL IS GLADLY ACCEPTED ON THIS, AND ALL ITEMS FOR SALE ON EBAY! The lucky winning bidder is to pay for insured shipping within the U.S. International buyers are to pay international shipping charges. All items are sent insured to ensure quality service! TERMS AND CONDITIONS FEEL FREE TO INQUIRE OF DISCOUNTS ON MULTIPLE EBAY PURCHASES! FEEL FREE TO VIEW OUR EBAY OTHER AUCTIONS! THANKS GOOD LUCK BIDDING! Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools. Place a Bid!