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Exposure to outdoor atmospheric agents could cause changes in the patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":32586991632487,"sku":"8056992832879","price":2473.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":32586989371495,"sku":"8056992832886","price":2473.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/dancing-faun-of-pompeii.jpg?v=1768479559"},{"product_id":"venere-al-bagno-in-bronzo","title":"Venus Bathing - Bronze Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenus al Bagno\u003c\/strong\u003eis a r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eproduction in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ebronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e inspired by the numerous statues they represent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ethe goddess of beauty and love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e She is often depicted preparing for the bath, a symbol of purity and eternal beauty. This statue is inspired by the masterpieces of ancient art, where Venus was celebrated for her grace and perfection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis artwork captures the essence of classical mythology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing\u003c\/strong\u003e: lost wax casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: dark brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 cm (15,75 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eVenus, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eAphrodite\u003c\/strong\u003e in Greek mythology, symbolizes divine purity and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eLove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e in all its forms, but also fertility and intuition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMany legends see her as the protagonist.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe Goddess had several children, such as\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEros, \u003c\/strong\u003eand lovers who are told in numerous legends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eOne of them is that of \u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the only one who knew how to resist her and out of spite she decided to make him fall in love with his own reflection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your \u003cstrong\u003ebronze sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the finish. When necessary, it is recommended to use wax to restore shine to the sculpture.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31609965412455,"sku":"8056992830189","price":825.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/venus-aphrodite-in-the-bath-bronze-statuette.webp?v=1771693691"},{"product_id":"head-of-muse-thalia-roman-era","title":"Thalia Muse of Comedy - Marble head","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003emarble head of the muse Thalia\u003c\/strong\u003e is cast from the original from the Roman era, now on display at the \u003cstrong\u003eVatican Museums in Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thalia, with her serene features and enigmatic smile, represented \u003cstrong\u003ejoy and fun\u003c\/strong\u003e in the theatrical arts. This bust is a tribute to classical art and a perfect addition for those who want to decorate their spaces with elegance and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 38 x 23 x 25 cm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e14.96 x 9.06 x 9.84\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003einches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 Kg\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIn Greek mythology, \u003cstrong\u003eThalia, the first of the nine Muses\u003c\/strong\u003e, was particularly revered for her influence on comedy. and bucolic poetry. 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It is recommended to clean the sculpture with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding the use of chemical products. To preserve its shine, do not expose the sculpture to direct sunlight for long periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32080654794855,"sku":"ISACTALIA","price":363.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/talia-thalia-muse-head-marble.webp?v=1771693927"},{"product_id":"ratto-delle-sabine-statua-in-alabastro","title":"Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna - Marble statuette","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRape of the Sabine Women\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reproduction of the work of the same name in\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCarrara marble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1574-1580) by\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGiambologna\u003c\/strong\u003e. The work represents the scene of the famous \u003cstrong\u003eabduction of the women\u003c\/strong\u003e by the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRomans,\u003c\/strong\u003e in a tangle of tense figures that seem to climb upwards on top of each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edrama of the event\u003c\/strong\u003e emerges from the work: from the shock of the elderly father Sabinus to the girl, from the extreme tension of the young Roman soldier, up to the top of this tower of bodies, culminating in the woman\u0026#39;s desperation who, like many of her sisters, was unable to free herself from the young man\u0026#39;s hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 x 8 x 8 cm\u0026nbsp; (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e11,02 x 3,15 x 3,15 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.800 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe episode of the \u003cstrong\u003eRape of the Sabine Women\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a crucial moment in Roman history which has inspired numerous artists over the centuries.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a much discussed event in Roman mythology. According to legend, Romulus and his men kidnapped the Sabine women to solve the problem of the lack of women in the new city of Rome. This episode marked the beginning of a war between the Romans and the Sabines, which ultimately ended with a peace mediated by the kidnapped women, who in the meantime had become wives and mothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe artistic representation of this event has been interpreted by many artists, but the most famous version is probably that of \u003cstrong\u003eGiambologna\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Flemish sculptor who created a marble version exhibited at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your marble statue always shining, it is recommended to clean it regularly with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid using harsh chemicals, which could damage the surface. 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style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ereproduction in \u003cstrong\u003eCarrara marble\u003c\/strong\u003e of the work sculpted by Alexander of Antioch in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e 130 BC, today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eexhibited at the \u003cstrong\u003eMuseum of\u003c\/strong\u003e 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inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIt owes its name, as happens with many archaeological discoveries, to the place of its discovery.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: marble\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 39 x 10,5 x 10,5 cm (15,35 x 4,13 x 4,13 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eDiscovered accidentally on the island of Milos in 1820, the \u003cstrong\u003eVenus de Milo\u003c\/strong\u003e has become an icon of female beauty. Her incomplete state - without arms - has fueled the interest of historians and artists, who have questioned what she was like originally. Sculpture has been a source of inspiration for painters, poets and sculptors over the centuries, becoming one of the most recognizable symbols of classical art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the shine and quality of \u003cstrong\u003eCarrara marble\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend cleaning the sculpture with a soft cloth, avoiding aggressive chemical detergents. Placing it away from direct sources of sunlight and moisture can ensure that the statue retains its original splendor for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32080686252135,"sku":"ISACVENEREMILO40","price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/venus-of-milo-home-decor.webp?v=1771693972"},{"product_id":"venus-aphrodite-callipygia-marble-statue-40-cm","title":"Venus Aphrodite Callipygia - Marble Statue 38 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eVenus Aphrodite Callipigia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reproduction in Carrara marble\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eof a copy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRoman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e of the original bronze \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003egreco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e from the 2nd century BC, now preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Naples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eVenus Aphrodite Callipygia, is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ethe goddess of beauty,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e and in this sculpture it shows its perfect and refined forms. Represents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ethe canons and ideal beauty of ancient Greece, and is considered by art scholars to be the \u003cstrong\u003emaximum expression of sensuality\u003c\/strong\u003e carved in marble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe term \u0026quot;\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCallipygia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026quot; derives from the Greek word \u0026quot;\u003cem\u003eKallipygos\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026quot;, which means \u0026quot;with beautiful buttocks\u0026quot;.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIn this work we notice the goddess\u0026#39;s body tilted to the left, with her gaze directed towards her buttocks, her hair is collected with a single lock that falls and rests on her neck. She lifts her dress with her arm, in the act of revealing her hips precisely to show her bottom.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni\u003c\/strong\u003e: 38 x 15 x 11 cm (14,96 x 5,90 x 4,33 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Original Statue: Venus Aphrodite Callipigian in marble.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/marble-sculpture-venus-aphrodite-callipigia_480x480.jpg?v=1715944407\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of the \u003cstrong\u003eCallipygian Venus\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose name means \u0026quot;Venus with beautiful buttocks\u0026quot;, is one of the most intriguing and iconic representations of the goddess \u003cstrong\u003eAphrodite\u003c\/strong\u003e. Legend tells of a competition between two sisters from Syracuse to determine who had the most beautiful buttocks. Once the winner was declared, the judge fell in love with her, and from this myth the cult of the \u003cstrong\u003eCallipygia Venus\u003c\/strong\u003e was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis statue has origins dating back to ancient Greece, but became particularly famous in Rome. The original version, exhibited at the \u003cstrong\u003eNational Archaeological Museum of Naples\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents the goddess in a pose that highlights her physical beauty, reflecting the cult of aesthetic perfection in antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your \u003cstrong\u003emarble statue\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, it is recommended to clean it regularly with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the surface. In case of stains, you can use a delicate solution of water and neutral soap, drying immediately with a clean cloth. With proper care, this precious work of art will maintain its beauty over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32080748118119,"sku":"ISACVENERECALLIP","price":115.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/callipigia-venus-marble-sculpture.webp?v=1771694026"},{"product_id":"vittoria-alata-nike-di-samotracia","title":"Nike Of Samothrace - Marble statue 70 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nike of Samothrace, \u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewinged Victory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eis \u003c\/strong\u003ea reproduction in Carrara marble, of the\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003eoriginal Hellenistic sculpture from 190 BC, now exhibited at the \u003cstrong\u003eMuseum of the Louvre \u003c\/strong\u003eof\u0026nbsp;Paris.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe work was created to celebrate a \u003cstrong\u003enaval victory \u003c\/strong\u003eand represents the winged goddess as she rests on the bow of a battleship. Her dynamic posture, with her wings open and the drapery clinging to her body as if moved by the wind, conveys a \u003cstrong\u003esense of movement and power\u003c\/strong\u003e. This masterpiece of Hellenistic art is considered a perfect example of how the Greeks managed to harmoniously blend beauty and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHand-Patinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003emarble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e70 x 55 x 45 cm (27.56 x 21.65 x 17.72 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e24 Kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProduced in Italy\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNike of Samothrace\u003c\/strong\u003e not only symbolizes victory, but also the ingenuity and mastery of Greek art. The original sculpture, almost 5 meters high, was part of a votive monument dedicated to the gods in a sanctuary on the island of Samothrace. The statue is considered a \u003cstrong\u003esymbol of freedom and strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, often associated with the concept of \u0026quot;divine will\u0026quot; that leads to success. Its discovery was an exceptional event for archaeology, as it offered rare evidence of Hellenistic monumental sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo best preserve the beauty of your marble sculpture, it is important to look after it carefully. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent fading or cracking. Clean it regularly with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove dust. If necessary, use a damp cloth with warm water, avoiding aggressive chemicals that could damage the marble surface. Be sure to dry the sculpture well after cleaning to prevent stains or streaks from forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32080756277351,"sku":"ISACNIKE","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/winged-victoria-nike-samothrace-marble-statue-frontview.webp?v=1771694071"},{"product_id":"hercules-farnese-marble-statue","title":"Marble sculpture of Hercules Farnese - 33 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Carrara marble reproduction represents the imposing \u003cstrong\u003eFarnese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most famous sculptures of the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original, a colossal 3.17 meter high statue dating back to the 3rd century AD, is preserved at the \u003cstrong\u003eNational Archaeological Museum of Naples\u003c\/strong\u003e and is considered an absolute masterpiece of classical art. However, this same sculpture is in turn a copy of an even older work, created in bronze by the great Greek sculptor Lysippus in the 4th century BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFarnese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies strength and resilience, depicting the mythological hero in one of his most iconic poses: leaning on his club, Hercules rests after completing his \u003cstrong\u003elegendary 12 labors\u003c\/strong\u003e, probably in the \u003cstrong\u003egarden of the Hesperides\u003c\/strong\u003e. This posture reflects not only the hero\u0026#39;s physical power, but also the introspection and weariness that follows his superhuman feats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Carrara marble reproduction perfectly captures the muscular power and serenity of Hercules\u0026#39; face, offering a work of art that combines beauty, history and mythology. It is a tribute to the craftsmanship of ancient sculptors and a reminder of the grandeur of the classical era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: marble\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni\u003c\/strong\u003e: 33 x 15 x 11,5 cm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e12.99 x 5.91 x 4.53\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003einches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.5 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original statue was discovered in the \u003cstrong\u003eBath of Caracalla in Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e, a place of relaxation and regeneration for the citizens of ancient Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe work, with its symbolic meaning of \u003cstrong\u003etriumph of human courage and strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, quickly became an emblem of these virtues. Hercules\u0026#39; feats, considered impossible for a mere mortal, represented the hero\u0026#39;s ability to save and protect humanity in desperate situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original version represented the pinnacle of sculptural art of the time, celebrating not only physical strength but also \u003cstrong\u003ethe balance and harmony of forms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reproduction made in Roman times became a symbol of prestige and power for the \u003cstrong\u003eFarnese family\u003c\/strong\u003e, from which it takes its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven today, the work continues to be admired for its extraordinary beauty and the profound symbolic meaning it embodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo keep your marble sculpture always shining, clean it regularly with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e. For more thorough cleaning, use a solution of \u003cstrong\u003ewarm water and neutral soap\u003c\/strong\u003e, avoiding aggressive chemical products that could damage the marble surface. Always dry with a clean cloth to prevent the formation of streaks or stains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32080762208359,"sku":"ISACERCOLEGR","price":128.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/marble-statue-hercules-farnese-front-view.webp?v=1771694113"},{"product_id":"torso-di-perseo","title":"Torso of Perseus: A Masterpiece of Classical Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTorso of Perseus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reproduction in \u003cstrong\u003eCarrara marble\u003c\/strong\u003e of Cellini's bronze sculpture, created in 1545-54, and considered one of the most famous in \u003cstrong\u003eFlorence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis statue of the \u003cstrong\u003eTorso of Perseus\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a part of the hero's figure, capturing his heroic essence and the physical perfection typical of classical representations. Greek art, with its \u003cstrong\u003eidealized forms\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ecult of heroism\u003c\/strong\u003e, finds in this reproduction a perfect expression of its style and philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of Perseus has been a popular subject in classical art, and numerous sculptures and frescoes depict him in different poses and moments of his life. His torso recalls the original statues found in archaeological excavations, many of which were part of temples or sacred places, where they were venerated as symbols of courage and virtue. This reproduction is inspired by these ancient masterpieces, bringing a piece of history and culture into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e : marble \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 35 (28 cm the statue without base) x 16 x 11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 4.5 Kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in Italy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerseus is remembered above all for \u003cstrong\u003ekilling the Gorgon Medusa\u003c\/strong\u003e, for saving Andromeda, who later became his wife, from a sea monster and for being \u003cstrong\u003eking of Tiryns\u003c\/strong\u003e, after renounced the throne of Argos in favor of Megapenthes and Mycenae, a city he founded himself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom his wife Andromeda he had many children, including Electrione (his heir and grandfather of Heracles) and Gorgophone (mother of Icarius and grandmother of Penelope, wife of Odysseus). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep the \u003cstrong\u003eTorso of Perseus\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, we recommend cleaning it regularly with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e. If necessary, use a damp cloth with warm water, and dry the sculpture well after cleaning to prevent the formation of stains or streaks. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Augmented Reality\" href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32080834232423,"sku":"ISACTORSOPERSEO","price":181.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/replica-marble-perseus-bust-classical-art.webp?v=1771694130"},{"product_id":"venus-de-milo-marble-statue-1","title":"Venus de Milo - Marble Statue 27 cm","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVenus de Milo\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most famous works of ancient Greek art, reproduced here in \u003cstrong\u003eCarrara marble\u003c\/strong\u003e. This sculpture represents the ideal of female beauty, with a timeless elegance. The accurate details and precision of the proportions make this statue a perfect choice for those who love \u003cstrong\u003eclassical art\u003c\/strong\u003e and want to furnish with a refined touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e : marble\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 x 13 x 10,5 cm (10,63 x 5,12 x\u0026nbsp;4,13 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 4.5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered on the \u003cstrong\u003eisland of Milos\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1820, the \u003cstrong\u003eVenus de Milo\u003c\/strong\u003e was sculpted by Alexander of Antioch in the 2nd century BC. and depicts Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Despite the lack of arms, the statue exudes an ethereal and mysterious beauty, becoming one of the most recognizable symbols of Greek sculpture. Today it is exhibited at the \u003cstrong\u003eLouvre Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep the marble statue in perfect condition, it is recommended to clean it gently with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e and to avoid aggressive detergents. Do not expose the work to direct contact with sunlight for a long period, this way you will be able to preserve the beauty of the marble over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32080840425575,"sku":"ISACTORSOVENERE","price":148.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/marble-venus-of-milo-torso.webp?v=1771694149"},{"product_id":"hermes-marble-bust","title":"Hermes - Marble Bust 28cm","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis extraordinary\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCarrara marble bust of Hermes\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces the Greek statue from 330 BC, today preserved \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit; \"\u003eat the \u003cstrong\u003eArchaeological Museum of Olympia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It reproduces the ancient Greek god, known as the messenger of the gods and the protector of travellers, merchants and athletes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHermes\u003c\/strong\u003e, for the Romans \u003cstrong\u003eMercury\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodied the spirit of passage and crossing. 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Thanks to his description it was possible to attribute it to Praxiteles, the great Greek sculptor of the 4th century BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIn the work, the god\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHermes\u003c\/strong\u003e holds in his left arm\u0026nbsp;the little \u003cstrong\u003eDionysus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;who seems to be leaning towards a \u003cstrong\u003ebunch of grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e that the god probably held with the right\u0026nbsp;hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe myth tells that the young god was ordered by \u003cstrong\u003eZeus\u003c\/strong\u003e to bring the newborn Dionysus, immediately after the miraculous birth from the thigh of the father of the Gods, to the mythical land of Nisa, to entrust him to the Nymphs who would raise him \u003cstrong\u003efar from Hera\u0026#39;s jealousy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u0026quot;It is the only \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e that has come down to us from antiquity that can be attributed with certainty to \u003cstrong\u003ePraxiteles\u003c\/strong\u003e, an artist who expressed his particular talent in a way that found no equal In this work the \u003cstrong\u003erealistic tendencies\u003c\/strong\u003e of the time, such as the texture of the hanging fabric that makes it seem real, merge with the \u003cstrong\u003eintrospective idealism\u003c\/strong\u003e that pervades the figure of the god, giving it an unsurpassed charm.\u0026quot;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePhotin N. 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If necessary, use a solution of \u003cstrong\u003ewarm water and neutral soap\u003c\/strong\u003e, drying immediately with a clean cloth to prevent the formation of streaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32085689466983,"sku":"ISACBUSTOERMES","price":152.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/hermes-head-statue-classic.webp?v=1771694172"},{"product_id":"cupid-and-psyche-marble-statue-base-in-marble-h20-cm","title":"Marble Statue of Cupid and Psyche","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the marble reproduction of \u003cstrong\u003eCupid\u0026nbsp;and Psyche\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by the famous statue by Canova, kept in the Louvre Museum in Paris. This sculpture represents the god Cupid kissing the mortal Psyche, in one of the most famous love stories in mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePsyche\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beautiful girl who cannot find a husband, becomes the attraction of all nearby peoples who offer her sacrifices and call her\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVenus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Aphrodite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). The divinity, knowing the existence of Psyche, jealous of her usurped name, sends her son \u003cstrong\u003eCupid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(o Eros, \u003cstrong\u003eAmore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to make her fall in love with the ugliest and most stingy man on Earth and be covered by the shame of this relationship, but the god misses his aim and the arrow of love instead hits his own foot and he falls madly in love with the girl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this beautiful sculpture the god Love (Cupid) kisses the mortal Psyche in one of the greatest stories of love and passion.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 x 15,5 x 8 cm\u0026nbsp;(5.51 x 6.1 x 3.15 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eArtisan product made in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original statue of \u003cstrong\u003eCupid and Psyche\u003c\/strong\u003e was created by the famous sculptor Antonio Canova between 1787 and 1793. It represents a moment of intense passion and tenderness, immortalizing the eternal love between the two mythological characters. The story, told by the Latin writer Apuleius, is a symbol of love and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble\u003c\/strong\u003e is a material to be treated with care. Periodically, it is recommended to clean the torso with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove dust. Aggressive chemicals and abrasive detergents are strictly prohibited as they could ruin the delicate finish of the sculpture. To preserve their integrity, it is recommended not to expose the marble works to direct contact with sunlight for long periods, in order to avoid natural yellowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Riproduzione statua in marmo di Amore e Psiche esposta al museo del Louvre, Parigi\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/marble-statue-cupid-psiche-louvre_480x480.webp?v=1715069032\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32316803416167,"sku":"ISACAMOREPIC","price":73.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/marble-sculpture-cupid-psiche-canova.webp?v=1771694190"},{"product_id":"cupid-and-psyche-marble-statue-wooden-base-40x34-cm","title":"Marble Statue of Cupid and Psyche on Wooden Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the marble reproduction of Cupid and Psyche, inspired by Canova\u0026#39;s masterpiece, preserved in the Louvre Museum in Paris. This sculpture immortalizes the kiss between the god Cupid and the mortal Psyche, one of the most famous love stories in mythology.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Having learned of the existence of Psyche (famous for her beauty), in the grip of jealousy, she sends her son\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCupid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;because he makes her fall in love with the ugliest and most stingy man on Earth and is covered by the shame of this relationship. The god, however, misses his aim and the arrow of love instead hits his own foot and consequently he falls madly in love with the girl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 x 37,5 x 26 cm\u0026nbsp;(13,38 x 14,76 x 10,24 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eArtisan product made in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original statue of \u003cstrong\u003eCupid and Psyche\u003c\/strong\u003e is the work of the famous sculptor Antonio Canova, created between 1787 and 1793. It represents a moment of passion and tenderness, a symbol of eternal love. The story, narrated by Apuleius in his Metamorphoses, is an example of love and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble\u003c\/strong\u003e is a material that requires attention. In case of dust, we recommend cleaning it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the delicate finish of the sculpture. To preserve its integrity, it is recommended not to expose the bust to direct sunlight for long periods, in order to avoid the natural yellowing of the marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32316873932903,"sku":"ISACAMORE\u0026PSICHE","price":467.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/cupid-psyche-statue-detail.webp?v=1774540491"},{"product_id":"the-winged-victory-of-samothrace-nike-marble-statue","title":"Nike Of Samothrace - marble statue 37.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWinged Victory of Samothrace\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eNike of Samothrace\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most iconic and celebrated sculptures of antiquity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis marble reproduction captures the majesty and dynamism of the original, created in the 2nd century BC. by the\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003evirtuoso sculptor Pythocritus. It is \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003etwo and a half meters high and carved in Parian marble, originally painted and enriched with metallic details, such as a crown and armor, which unfortunately have been lost over time. A\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eis currently on display at the\u003cstrong\u003eLouvre Museum in Paris.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe work, which represents the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ewinged goddess Nike\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbol of victory, is a masterpiece of \u003cstrong\u003eHellenistic art\u003c\/strong\u003e, famous for its representation of movement and its expressive power. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNike is depicted posing on the prow of a battleship. The open wings and the drapery of the cloak, which seems to be moved by the wind, create an impression of \u003cstrong\u003emovement and lightness\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the sculpture a unique vitality. The statue lacks its head and arms, a detail that paradoxically amplifies its power and mystery, evoking the image of victory that survives every obstacle. One of the most fascinating aspects of \u003cstrong\u003eNike of Samothrace\u003c\/strong\u003e is the way her clothes seem to cling to her body, highlighting the muscular tension and dynamism of the figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand-Patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni\u003c\/strong\u003e: 37,5 x 29 x 26 cm (14.76 x 11.42 x 10.24 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.8 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNike of Samothrace\u003c\/strong\u003e was discovered in 1863 by the French archaeologist Charles Champoiseau on the island of Samothrace, in the Aegean Sea. The work, approximately 2.75 meters high, was probably erected to celebrate a naval victory. The sculpture is believed to have been commissioned to honor a victory by the Rhodian fleet in the 2nd century BC, although the precise circumstances remain uncertain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWorthy of note is the relationship that linked Nike to Zeus, in fact, the king of the gods, chose the goddess of victory d\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e during the war against the Titans, as leader of her divine chariot \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the beauty of your marble statue, it is advisable to clean it regularly with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the surface. If necessary, use a solution of \u003cstrong\u003ewarm water and neutral soap\u003c\/strong\u003e, drying immediately to prevent streaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32317123854439,"sku":"ISACVENERESAMOTR","price":203.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/winged-victoria-nike-samothrace-marble-statue-frontview1.jpg?v=1749983909"},{"product_id":"hercules-farnese-marble-statue-1","title":"Marble sculpture of Farnese Hercules - 26 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMarble Statue of Farnese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e is a faithful reproduction of the famous sculptural masterpiece of antiquity. Originally carved from marble and standing 3.17 meters tall, this stunning work of art dates back to the 3rd century AD. and is currently preserved at the \u003cstrong\u003eNational Archaeological Museum of Naples\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the Farnese Hercules that we admire today is a Roman copy of an even older work, created in bronze by the Greek sculptor\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eLysippos\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 4th century BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFarnese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts the Greek mythological hero in one of his moments of rest, after having completed his \u003cstrong\u003etwelve labors\u003c\/strong\u003e, which symbolize man\u0026#39;s struggle against the forces of nature and chaos. 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Lysippos\u0026#39; work was very innovative for its time, as it emphasized the \u003cstrong\u003ehuman aspect of the hero\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing not only his physical strength, but also his fatigue and contemplation of him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003eRoman copy from the 3rd century AD\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003ewas discovered in the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBath of Caracalla\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align : inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ea place dedicated to the relaxation and well-being of Roman citizens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit; \"\u003eThe sculpture was subsequently acquired by the powerful \u003cstrong\u003eFarnese family\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most prestigious of the time, from which the name of the work derives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe statue is a tribute to the superhuman strength and determination of Hercules, who through his impossible feats became a symbol of man\u0026#39;s triumph over adversity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your \u003cstrong\u003emarble sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, we recommend cleaning it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. For a more thorough cleaning, use a solution of warm water and neutral soap, avoiding the use of aggressive chemicals that could damage the surface of the marble. Always dry with a clean cloth to prevent the formation of streaks or stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop 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data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003emarmo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003edi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCarrara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e della copia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eromana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e che risale alla statua bronzea di Doidalsa del 250 a.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAphrodite, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ethe goddess of beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e and love, is depicted in an unusual pose, that is, crouching while bathing in the sacred waters.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eA reproduction in Carrara marble is present in the \u0026quot;\u003cem\u003eBath of Venus\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026quot;, one of the most evocative places of the Royal Palace of Caserta.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e : marble\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 x 11,5 x 10,5 cm (9.49 x 4,53 x 4,13 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 2 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe figure of Venus, known as \u003cstrong\u003eAphrodite\u003c\/strong\u003e in Greek mythology, was often depicted in ancient works of art in captivating poses, such as the crouching one, a symbol of grace and eternal beauty. The crouching version of the goddess recalls one of the most famous models of Hellenistic sculpture, often reproduced in the thermal baths of ancient Rome as an \u003cstrong\u003eemblem of elegance and seduction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eTo preserve the beauty of the marble, it is recommended to clean the sculpture with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e, avoiding direct exposure to sunlight and the use of aggressive chemical products. Protection from dust and humidity is essential to keep the work intact over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Opera in marmo raffigurante Venere o Afrodite in posizione accovacciata.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/caserta2_480x480.jpg?v=1616598002\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Statua greco-romana in marmo di Venere o Afrodite accovacciata.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/57936080_2061340337499182_6867473395714359296_o_480x480.jpg?v=1597662372\" style=\"float: none;\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32321740767335,"sku":"ISACVENEREACCOVO","price":126.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/roman-marble-statue-crouching-venus.webp?v=1771694270"},{"product_id":"ratto-delle-sabine-statua-in-alabastro-h-68-cm","title":"Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna - Marble statue 68 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRape of the Sabine Women\u003c\/strong\u003e is reproduction \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCarrara marble\u003c\/strong\u003e of the famous work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;by\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGiambologna\u003c\/strong\u003e, today exhibited in the \u003cstrong\u003eLoggia dei Lanzi, in Florence\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sculpture of the rape of the Sabine women represents one of the best-known episodes of ancient Roman history: the scene of the historic \u003cstrong\u003eabduction of the Sabine women by the Romans.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made up of a \u003cstrong\u003etangle of figures\u003c\/strong\u003e strong\u0026gt; which, with great tension, seem to climb upwards on top of each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculptural group, created with great technical skill, expresses the entire drama of the kidnapping: from the shock of the elderly father Sabinus for his daughter, from the extreme tension of the young Roman soldier, up to the top of this tower of bodies, culminating in desperation of the girl who, like many of her sisters, was unable to free herself from the young man\u0026#39;s hold.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom this work of art emerge\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethe intensity, the force of the moment and\u0026nbsp;the complexity of human emotions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni\u003c\/strong\u003e: 68 x 18,5 x 18,5 cm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e26.77 x 7.28 x 7.28\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003einches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter founding Rome, Romulus took care of fortifying it and in a short time it became so powerful that it could compete with all its neighbors. Romulus then turned to nearby populations to form alliances and obtain\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewomen with whom to populate the newborn city. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, no people responded to his appeal, and he decided to perpetuate his purpose through deception: he instituted solemn games called Consualia to which he invited neighboring peoples. During the game, at a pre-arranged signal, the Roman soldiers drew their weapons and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003etook the unmarried women hostage\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the rest of their people to escape.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eTo best preserve the work, we recommend cleaning it with a soft, dry cloth. In case of dust, use warm water and soap, but it is important to dry the surface carefully after washing it to avoid the formation of stains and water marks. Absolutely avoid aggressive chemical detergents that could ruin the patina.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Original marble: Rape of the Sabine, exhibited at the Academy Gallery in Florence.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/rape-of-the-sabine-original-marble_480x480.webp?v=1715941007\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32322567274599,"sku":"isacrattosabin68","price":726.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/abduction-of-a-sabine-statue.webp?v=1771694322"},{"product_id":"dionisio-torso-marble-statue","title":"Marble Statue of the Torso of Dionysus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis Torso of Dionysus is a reproduction \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCarrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e recomposed using a cast taken from the famous statue of the period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eromano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e and exhibited at the Vatican Museums in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eTorso of Dionysius\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the strength and vitality of this god, paying homage to his powerful presence in ancient culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis sculpture is inspired by the masterpieces of Greek art, capturing the elegance and \u003cstrong\u003eperfection of the human form\u003c\/strong\u003e that were so celebrated in antiquity. The torso, sculpted in marble, is a tribute to the ideal beauty and artistic mastery of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 x 23 x 23 cm (10,23 x 9,05 x 9,05 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13,5 x 9 cm (5,31 x 3,54 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.5 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eDionysus, Bacchus for the Romans, was a \u003cstrong\u003edeity in Greek mythology\u003c\/strong\u003e who represented the awakening of nature, ecstasy and dance. Often depicted in poses that embody his joyous and wild nature, he was the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eGod of wine and mystical inspiration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHe was also famous for the \u003cstrong\u003ecult of Dionysus\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Greek era. It consisted of exaltation and madness and saw the bacchantes or maenads performing wild dances and wearing animal skins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eDionysus was the emblem of pleasure and joy but also of disorder.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your \u003cstrong\u003emarble sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, it is important to clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. For a more thorough cleaning, use warm water and neutral soap, avoiding aggressive chemicals that could damage the marble surface. Always dry with a clean cloth to prevent the formation of streaks or water spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32326791397479,"sku":"ISACDIONISIO","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/products\/Dionisio-Torso-Marble-Statue-Frontview-Museumshop.jpg?v=1724679837"},{"product_id":"julius-caesar-marble-head","title":"Julius Caesar - Marble Bust 47 cm","description":"\u003cdiv text-align:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003emarble head of Julius Caesar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a faithful reproduction of one of the greatest leaders of ancient Rome. It is made of fine \u003cstrong\u003eCarrara marble\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for those who want to add a touch of classicism to their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original work, from which this bust takes inspiration, is today preserved in the \u003cstrong\u003eVatican Museums\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaius Julius Caesar\u003c\/strong\u003eis\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eone of the most influential figures in Roman history, the one who played a crucial role in the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand patinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 x 21 x 25 cm (18.5 x 8.27 x 9.84 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaius Julius Caesar\u003c\/strong\u003e (100 BC \u0026ndash; 44 BC) is a pivotal figure in the history of ancient Rome. Although he was never emperor, his actions paved the way for the \u003cstrong\u003etransformation of the Roman Republic into an Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e. Caesar was a brilliant military strategist, known for his \u003cstrong\u003econquest of Gaul\u003c\/strong\u003e, which significantly expanded Rome\u0026#39;s borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe had a relationship with \u003cstrong\u003eCleopatra, queen of Egypt\u003c\/strong\u003e, from whom his son Caesarion was born. This relationship not only consolidated Cleopatra\u0026#39;s power, but also strengthened Rome\u0026#39;s influence in Egypt, a key strategic alliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother fascinating fact of his life is the famous episode of the \u003cstrong\u003eIdes of March\u003c\/strong\u003e (15 March 44 BC), when Caesar was assassinated by a group of Roman senators, including his friend and prot\u0026eacute;g\u0026eacute; \u003cstrong\u003e Brutus\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The sculpture is a faithful reproduction of the original work dating back to the end of the 1st century AD, during the \u003cstrong\u003eFlavian age\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Often depicted as an attractive young man, he was one of the most revered deities for his ability to bring joy and liberation through wine. He also represents intoxication and spiritual freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer artistic depictions vary, but are commonly recognized by her\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ecurls\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eivy crown\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sculptures dedicated to him were often used to decorate the villas of Roman patricians, symbolizing the link between divine and earthly pleasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep the beauty of the \u003cstrong\u003ewhite marble\u003c\/strong\u003e intact, we recommend cleaning the sculpture with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid chemical and abrasive cleaners that could damage the delicate surface. 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This extraordinary piece captures the essence of Caracalla, celebrated for his \u003cstrong\u003eEdict of Caracalla\u003c\/strong\u003e and his influence on the Roman Empire. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit; \"\u003eHis statue represents a symbol of\u003cstrong\u003epower and authority\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting Caracalla in a majestic and regal pose.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e: bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e: 67 x 52 x 30 cm (26,38 x 20,47 x 11,81 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e: 17 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCaracalla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e, also known as Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus, was Roman emperor from 198 to 217 AD.\u0026nbsp; 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