Dancing Faun of Pompeii - 3D Print 13.78 in (35 cm)

This 3D reproduction of the Dancing Faun of Pompeii is made of PLA and printed using additive technology.

The statuette is a replica of the sculpture discovered in Pompeii among the ruins of the famous House of the Faun. The Roman version is a copy of the original Greek sculpture from the 2nd century BC.

The original work is exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Naples.

Features

• Material: polylactic acid PLA (natural bioplastic and 100% renewable)
• Statuette dimensions : 13.78 × 6.69 × 5.91 in (35 × 17 × 15 cm)
• Weight: 250 g
• Color: black
• Made in Italy

Historical Curiosities

The sculpture of the "Dancing Faun" dates back to the Hellenistic period and probably represents a satyr or faun, a Greek mythological figure associated with forests and wine, often linked to Dionysus.

The faun is a symbol of freedom, connection with nature, and joy of living, themes particularly valued in Greco-Roman culture. The placement of the statue in the House of the Faun, an important Pompeian residence, suggests that the owners wished to represent their high culture and their love for art and mythology.

The discovery of the statue during excavations revealed much about the habits and aesthetic tastes of Pompeian nobility. Furthermore, the figure of the dancing faun has become an icon, representing the taste for luxury and refined art in Ancient Rome.