Signed Cast Bronze Diana The Huntress Art Deco Nude Sculpture Statue Mythical. This sculpture is in perfectcondition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 14 x Width 12Marble Dimensions:12 X 7Height without base: 13Weight :23 LBSInventory : 18Y1377881 The bronze sculpture is of the Hellenic deity, Artemis, goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity and young girls, bringing and relieving disease in women. The deer and the cypress were sacred to her.
The beholder views her resting on the earth`s ground with the sacred deer as she puts her arm around its neck while the other holds a bow. Deer were the only animals held sacred to Artemis herself.
On seeing a deer larger than a bull with horns shining, she fell in love with these creatures and held them sacred. Deer were also the first animals she captured. She caught five golden horned deer called Elaphoi Khrysokeroi and harnessed them to her chariot.
The supreme being of ancient lore was cast using the archaic method of lost-wax casting and stained with a brown patina finish for preservation. The sculpture is mounted upon a black marble base and is signed by artist Milo. Virgin Islands, however, an additional charge may be required.
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