Text, Statuette of Ephesian Artemis, Pentelic marble.

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

This is a marble statue of the goddess Artemis from her famous temple in Ephesus. The figure is shown with many symbols on her dress, including small animals and shapes that represent fertility. She was known as a great goddess of nature who protected all animals.

Statue of the goddess artemis from ephesos

Genre: 1st century BC

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Statue of Ephesian Artemis

Material: Pentelic marble Date range: 1st century BC Origin: Unknown provenance, representing her...

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