Dove
Figurine of a dove dedicated to Aphrodite. Provenance: Daphni, Attica (Sanctuary of Aphrodite) Date: Late Classical period, mid-4th century BC Material: Marble Museum: National Archaeological Museum (NAM), Athens Inventory number: NAM 1593 Marble votive figurine of a dove dedicated to Aphrodite. Doves—sacred to the goddess—were common offerings at her sanctuary at Daphni; a group of such figurines is displayed in the NAM. The restrained modelling and calm stance emphasize the votive character of the piece.