Aphrodite Heyl

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The Aphrodite Heyl

The statuette of Aphrodite with the name Aphrodite Heyl in the Antikensammlung Berlin (inventory number 31272) is a particularly finely crafted terracotta figure from the 2nd century BC. Chr.

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The representation of Aphrodite , made from terracotta, is considered to be particularly sensual and of outstanding quality. The garment made of a thin material has fallen over the right breast; otherwise it shows more than it covers . Especially in the area of ​​the abdomen, it is very tight and allows the body contours to be recognized very precisely. Since the arms and legs are broken off and not preserved, and therefore explanatory attributes cannot be recognized, the exact posture of the figure cannot be finally and satisfactorily clarified. Since the goddess turns her head away from the objects she was holding in her hand, it can be assumed that another figure, probably a small Eros , is to be added to her right . The raised left leg suggests a base or a larger structure such as a pillar. Aphrodite's hair is gathered at the back of the head and is crowned by a diadem .

The front of the 37.6 cm high figure was molded in a die and then reworked, the back received less attention. The skin folds on the neck have been redrawn with sharp edges. The pupils are indicated by slight depressions. At the height of the hip there is a large, oval focal hole on the back, which results from the manufacture. It is believed that the statuette was made in Myrina , Asia Minor . Like Tanagra, the place was famous for its terracotta products. Since both places had their high points at different times, this Aphrodite figure is dated to the 2nd century BC. Dated. Originally the figure was painted. Remnants of engobe can be found in the valleys of the folds of the garment, traces of blue paint on the diadem and pink on the coat.

In 1930 the statue was acquired from Maximilian von Heyl's collection for the Berlin Collection of Antiquities. The name by which the figure is known today comes from its previous owner. It is currently shown as part of the permanent exhibition in the Altes Museum .

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Coordinates: 52 ° 31 '10 "  N , 13 ° 23' 54"  E