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The British Museum, London, United Kingdom
Artist/Maker Unknown
So-called “Lely's Venus”: Aphrodite surprised as she bathes. Marble, Roman copy from the 2nd century BC after an Hellenistic original.
Dimensions H. 1.12 m (3 ft. 8 in.)
Credit line Former collection of Sir Peter Lely; lent by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Accession number GR 1963.10-29.1
Location Main floor, room 23, Greek & Rome
Photographer/Source Jastrow (2006)
See also : Greek Mythology. Paintings, Drawings
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