{"product_id":"athena-lemnia-bronze-head","title":"Atena Lemnia - Bronze Head 42 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the magnificent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBronze Head of Athena Lemnia\u003c\/strong\u003e, a faithful reproduction of the famous sculpture attributed to Phidias. This stunning piece captures the essence of the goddess Athena, depicted as a symbol of wisdom, war and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for adding a touch of classic elegance to your home or as a gift for lovers of \u003cstrong\u003eancient art\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eclassical sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bronze, lost wax casting\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 42 x 27 x 25 cm (16,53 x 10,63 x 9,84 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 kg\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAthena Lemnia\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most famous works attributed to \u003cstrong\u003ePhidias\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ancient Greek sculptor. The sculpture, also known as \u0026quot;The Weight of Thought\u0026quot;, depicts Athena in a \u003cstrong\u003emoment of contemplation\u003c\/strong\u003e, capturing her strength and intelligence. This representation of Athena was originally located on the Acropolis of Athens, a symbol of divine protection over the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clients were Athenian colonists from the island of Lemnos. The statue, which for this reason was called \u0026quot;\u003cstrong\u003eLemnia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026quot;, had the function of an ex-voto, to ingratiate itself with the protection of the goddess, \u0026quot;patron\u0026quot; of Athens, during the colonizing enterprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe great novelty of the sculpture was Phidias\u0026#39; choice to depict \u003cstrong\u003eAthena\u003c\/strong\u003e, usually presented in arms and ready for combat, in a non-belligerent attitude, standing, dressed in tunic and cloak, leaning on the spear and with the helmet in his right hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAthena Lemnia\u003c\/strong\u003e therefore became the symbol of the supremacy of thought, and the monumental transcription of the political power and imperial dominance of the Athenian people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the original Phidian work has been lost, but it is possible to reconstruct its appearance using some stone replicas from the Roman era, which above all reproduce the head: the most accurate and faithful of these is the one preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Bologna, and made of Pentelic marble by a Greek sculptor of the Augustan period.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your \u003cstrong\u003ebronze statue\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the finish. If you deem it necessary, use a little wax to restore shine to the work.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39433410281575,"sku":"athenalemnia","price":1973.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/products\/Athena-Lemnia-Bronze-head-frontview-museum-shop-italy.jpg?v=1722607694","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.it\/en-es\/products\/athena-lemnia-bronze-head","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}