Aphrodite - Greek Goddess 11"

• Size:  4.3 x 3.7 x 11 in
• Pantheon: Greek
• God/Goddess:  Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty

This depiction of Aphrodite captures the essence of the Greek goddess of love and beauty as she emerges from the sea, a thematic tradition rooted in the myth of her birth near Paphos, Cyprus.

Throughout classical antiquity and the Renaissance, the imagery of the seashell and the dove—sacred animals dedicated to the goddess—served as enduring symbols of her influence over passion, fertility, and the gentle grace of nature. By bringing together these iconographic elements, the piece reflects a deep fascination with the Hellenistic focus on idealized feminine beauty and divine serenity.