cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/29.6.1
| Accession_Number | 29.6.1 |
| Shape | Cast |
| Shape_description | Plaster cast of a three-sided sculptural relief |
| Material | Plaster |
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| Decoration | Plaster cast of the Ludovisi Throne (Original in Museo Nazionale Romano di Palazzo Altemps). Central panel: Aphrodite (Roman Venus) rises from the sea assisted by two Horae (Seasons) on the shore who clothe the lower part of her body.The scene probably represents the birth of the goddess. Alternative interpretations: Persephones return from the Hades or Hera emerging from the Kanathos waters (Hera Parthenos). Left panel: Seated naked female figure (hetaira?)wearing a sakkos (hairnet) plays the double aulos. Right panel: Seated crouched veiled woman with a pyxis in her left hand in front of an incense burner (thymiaterion) |
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| Condition | |
| Technique/Style | Plaster cast of a marble original. The severe style of the carving, naturalistic and well proportioned figures with a rustic surface, suggests that the original was created in 460 BC |
| Provenance | Mr. E.P. Warren collection |
| Period | modern |
| Date | c. 1929 |
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| Comparanda | Cf. Cast of the Boston Throne (Ure 29.6.2) |
| Bibliography | M. Torelli (2007) Il trono Ludovisi da Erice all Oriente , 336-350 K. J. Hartswick 2004, The gardens of Sallust. A changing Landscape, Austin |
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| Other_dims. | Central panel: 89 x 142 x 18. Right panel: 84 x 68 x 14.5. Left panel: 88 x 69 x 16 |
| Location | |
| Edited_by | Claudina |
| Date_edited | 10.08.2017 |