{"product_id":"faun-with-pipes-bronze-statue-27-95-inch","title":"Faun with Pipes - Bronze Statue 71 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sculpture representing the \u003cstrong\u003efaun with pipes\u003c\/strong\u003e takes inspiration from some drawings found during the excavations of Pompeii and from a fresco preserved in the \u003cstrong\u003enational museum of Naples\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe protagonist of the work is the Hellenic god, depicted with goat legs, tail and human torso.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe faun is a \u003cstrong\u003eGreek-Roman mythological figure\u003c\/strong\u003e, often depicted as a nature god who plays the pipes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Greek mythology he is also known as\u003cstrong\u003ePan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is a pastoral deity associated with woods and fields. It represents joy, student spirit, parties, fun and, in general, the freedom of life.\u0026nbsp;\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\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bronze, \u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;lost wax casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bronze\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;lost wax casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 71 x 36 x 24,5 cm\u0026nbsp; (27.95 x 14.17 x 9.65 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe faun was a divinity who, according to myth, did not reside on Olympus, but in the woods and intimidated anyone who disturbed him with his frightening voice. The \u003cstrong\u003egod of fields and pastures\u003c\/strong\u003e is at the center of various legends also about his origins. One of his narrations believes him to be the son of Zeus and the nymph Callisto.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe represented nature as a whole for better or worse. God of fertility and \u003cstrong\u003eunbridled freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003ebirth of the flute\u003c\/strong\u003e was attributed to him. In fact, it is said that the nymph Syringa, to escape him, invoked the help of the Naiads and was therefore transformed by them into reeds. The faun, listening to that sound given by the blowing of the wind, decided to build the instrument.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo keep your \u003cstrong\u003ebronze statue\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, it is advisable to clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Absolutely avoid harsh chemicals that could damage the finish. When necessary, use wax to restore shine to the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32636125544551,"sku":"8056992832930","price":2363.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/the-faun-with-fifes-statue.webp?v=1771694920","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.it\/en-fr\/products\/faun-with-pipes-bronze-statue-27-95-inch","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}