Tattooed Courtesan at The British Museum, London

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The woman may be a mature courtesan whose tattooed body suggests she originates from Thrace. She might be intended as a satirical representation of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. To an ancient Greek viewer, she would symbolize how a woman should not appear, unattractive and overweight. In ancient Greece, hetairai were refined female companions - educated and sophisticated women who often engaged in intimate relationships with their patrons. Although many of them exchanged sex for favors, hetairai were not merely prostitutes. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital library of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe that are accessible for free. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, where anyone can contribute interesting items by emailing stw@myminifactory.com. Scanned using photogrammetry (Processed with Agisoft PhotoScan).