Inv. Scu 642

The goddess is wearing a long robe (chiton) with rich drapery formed by large sleeves that billow out from the belt around her and a cloak that slides down behind her and covers both shoulders; the scepter in her left hand is the result of restoration together with the entire arm, as well as the right forearm with the hand that holds the bowl (patera).

The hair is held by a band where three holes are visible, indicating that perhaps there was a metal wreath(stephane) attached.

Its identification as Juno/Hera has been the subject of numerous debates; in the past, it has also been identified with Demetra or Persephone..

The statue was previously part of the Vatican Collections, and has been in the Capitoline Museum at least since 1736 with the name of “Clemenza”.

Perhaps found on the Aventine Hill, it is a copy 2nd century AD copy of an original of the 5th century BC.