{"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 Callipygia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reproduction in Carrara marble \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;\"\u003eGreek\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\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 her perfect and refined forms. It represents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ethe canons and ideal beauty of ancient Greece, and it is considered by art scholars the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest expression of sensuality\u003c\/strong\u003e sculpted in marble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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 \"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCallipygia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\" derives from the Greek word \"\u003cem\u003eKallipygos\u003c\/em\u003e\", meaning “with beautiful buttocks.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIn this work, we notice the goddess's body leaning to the left, with her gaze directed precisely towards her buttocks; her hair is gathered with a single lock falling and resting on her neck. With her arm, she lifts the dress, in the act of revealing her hips to show off her backside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: reconstituted Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 38 x 15 x 11 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/marble-sculpture-venus-aphrodite-callipigia_480x480.jpg?v=1715944407\" alt=\"Original Statue: Venus Aphrodite Callipigian in marble.\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of \u003cstrong\u003eVenus Callipygia\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose name means \"Venus with beautiful buttocks,\" 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 arose the cult of \u003cstrong\u003eVenus Callipygia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis statue has origins dating back to ancient Greece but became particularly famous in Rome. The original version, displayed at the \u003cstrong\u003eNational Archaeological Museum of Naples\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicts the goddess in a pose that highlights her physical beauty, reflecting the ancient cult of aesthetic perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance \u003c\/h5\u003e\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 chemical products that could damage the surface. In case of stains, you can use a gentle solution of water and mild soap, drying immediately with a clean cloth. With proper care, this precious artwork will maintain its beauty over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Augmented Reality\" href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscover more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","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","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.it\/en-es\/products\/venus-aphrodite-callipygia-marble-statue-40-cm","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}