Aphrodite Head - Bronze - Ancient Roman Mythology

A fabulous bronze replica of the head of Aphrodite of Satala. This extraordinary piece has been meticulously crafted in the UK, using a mold taken directly from the original artifact currently housed in the British Museum. This ensures that every detail of the original is preserved in this remarkable reproduction. The bronze head was originally part of a complete statue, believed to represent Anahita, the eastern equivalent of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty. This head dates back to the 2nd or 1st century BCE and was discovered at Satala, now known as Sadak, in north-eastern Turkey.  Aphrodite, according to Greek mythology, is a figure of divine beauty and love. One version of her origin story tells that she was born from the sea foam created by the severed genitals of Uranus, as narrated by Hesiod. Alternatively, Homer’s Iliad describes her as the daughter of Zeus and Dione. This duality in her mythological origins underscores her significance and the reverence