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Attributed to Neale & Co, circa 1790. The large pearlware early English pearlware figure of Venus or Aphrodite rests her … Read more Attributed to Neale & Co, circa 1790. The large pearlware early English pearlware figure of Venus or Aphrodite rests her left hand on a dolphin and her right hand holding the open part of her gown to cover Cupid, who rests next to his bow and quiver of arrows. They stand on a raised, grassy mound above a tall square base decorated with urns and hanging swags. Dimensions: 10 ¾ inches high x 2 5/16 inches x 2 5/16 inches. Aphrodite was the olympian goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation. She was depicted as a beautiful woman often accompanied by the winged godling Eros (Love). Her attributes included a dove, apple, scallop shell and mirror. In classical sculpture and fresco she was usually depicted nude. See less
- Dimensions
- 2.32ʺW × 2.32ʺD × 10.75ʺH
- Styles
- English Traditional
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pottery
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- EXCELLENT EXCELLENT less
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