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Statuette of Aphrodite untying a sandal (Sandalbinder)
Greek, East Greek
Late Hellenistic Period
1st century B.C.
Place of Manufacture: Asia Minor, Ionia, Smyrna
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
Overall: 38 x 19 x 14 cm (14 15/16 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number97.357
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionStatuette of Aphrodite standing in attitude of untying sandal, with left foot raised. A few traces of white. Missing: rear half of head, fingers and part of thumb of left hand, forefinger of right hand, large toe and ends of second and third toes of right foot.
One of hundreds examples of this type.
One of hundreds examples of this type.
ProvenanceEdward Perry Warren (without provenance in his records); 1897: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 25,000. (this figure is the total price for MFA 97.285-97.442 and 97.1104)