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Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens,
2800-2300 B.C.
This
museum replica of Cycladic art will "wow" all who gaze upon her! Add this
instant conversation starter to your home decor!
During
the period between 3200 and 2000 B.C. the small Cycladic islands in the Aegean
became home to a flourishing culture. The most prominent craft in Cycladic
culture was stone-cutting, especially marble sculpture. The abundance of high
quality, white marble on the islands, encouraged its wide use for the creation
of a wide range of artifacts. Among these, Cycladic Figurines are the most
distinctive Cycladic creation because of the great numbers in which they are
found, and the significance they held for their owners.
The
majority of Cycladic Figurines show women, nude with the arms folded over the
belly and the long feet, soles slopping downwards. We do not know whether they
were meant to show mortals or deities, but probably symbolized the worship
of the 'Mother Goddess'. In this case, the figurines may have been
conceived as representations of the Goddess, or companions to her.
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Features
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- Becomes and instant conversation piece
- Makes an unusual gift
- Can be found in museum stores
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Specifications
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Size |
5.5" H |
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Material |
Cultured Marble |
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