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Venus of Taurida

Greek work of the 2nd centry B.C. (?)

Marble

Found in Rome in 1719 -- Presented to Peter the Great by Pope Clement XI

Was placed in the Summer Garden; later remained in the Tauride Palace in St. Petersburg, hence the statue's title.

@ Hermitage

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