Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Roman solid silver bust applique of Aphrodite / Venus or an idealised female divinity. The face is youthful and idealised, with calm, symmetrical features and softly waved hair drawn away from the face. This was likely a votive bust or was part of a piece of jewellery. Size: ± 25,4 x 18,5 x 15,3 mm Weight: ± 26,18 g Good and solid condition, signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request. -> Aphrodite, derived from the Phoenician goddess Astarte and known in Roman mythology as Venus was the goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and fertility. In Roman society prospective brides offered Venus a gift before their wedding. Her attributes included the winged godling Eros, a mirror, cockle shell, dove, apple and myrtle wreath. Material: This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics. Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material. Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.