Phryne by Edmund Lawrence von Weber; marble 1902. Phryne was a famous hetaira (courtesan) of Ancient Greece (4th century BC). she was prosecuted for impiety. When it seemed as if the verdict would be unfavourable, she removed her robe and bared her breasts before the judges to arouse their pity.

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Phryne by Edmund Lawrence von Weber; marble 1902. Phryne was a famous hetaira (courtesan) of Ancient Greece (4th century BC). she was prosecuted for impiety. When it seemed as if the verdict would be unfavourable, she removed her robe and bared her breasts before the judges to arouse their pity.

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