S10.19 VENUS DE CAPUA
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Naples |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Naples 251 |
| Title | Venus de Capua |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Marble |
| Height | 2.04 metres |
| Context | Found at Capua |
| Original / Copy | Roman copy of Greek statue C4th B.C. |
| Style | Early Hellenistic |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The goddess Aphrodite (Roman Venus) stands gazing at her reflection in a polished shield (missing). She is partially disrobed and wears a stephane crown.