SculptureRoman2nd-3rd century CE

Venus

2nd-3rd century CE

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Cast, lost-wax process

Medium

Leaded bronze

Culture

Roman

Period

Roman Imperial period

Century

2nd-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

10.5 x 4 x 2 cm (4 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 13/16 in.)

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