Statue of Demeter

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The ancient sculpture, crafted in the 2nd century A.D., likely originated from a Greek model created in the late 5th century B.C., considering its distinctive clothing features. This design was highly prized in ancient Rome, where it was frequently replicated with various adaptations to depict different goddesses (Aphrodite, Hera, Hygieia, Athena, Tyche) and even portrait statues. The restored pose of the outstretched arm, as if showcasing a product of the earth, implies that this statue is actually a representation of Demeter, the guardian deity of crops.