Terracotta disk with Aphrodite riding on a goose, Late Classical, 4th century B.C., Greek, Terracotta, D. 2 3/4 in. (6.9 cm.), Terracottas, The goose, a domesticated bird since Homeric times, was known in antiquity for keeping watch, having a voracious appetite, and requiring little care. While Aphrodite may be connected with other birds, she is more commonly associated with the swan than the goose
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Terracotta disk, Aphrodite riding, goose, Late Classical, 4th century B.C, Greek, Terracotta, D, 2 3/4, 6.9 cm, Terracottas, domesticated bird, Homeric times, antiquity, keeping watch, having, voracious appetite, requiring little, care, Aphrodite, connected, birds, commonly associated, swan
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