The bronze statue of the Dancing Faun is a faithful reproduction of one of the most iconic masterpieces of ancient art, discovered in Pompeii and today preserved at the Archaeological Museum of Naples.

The work represents a dancing faun, a symbol of fertility and abundance in Greco-Roman culture. His posture and joyful expression convey a sense of freedom and vitality that has fascinated for centuries. ANDit expresses movement and joy of living, characteristics of the faun, a mythological figure associated with nature and the celebrations in honor of Dionysus. 

It is a bronze statue produced with the lost wax technique. made from a cast of the original made at the beginning of the twentieth century by a historic Chiurazzi foundry in Naples. This foundry produced not only large monuments but also reproductions of statues from the main museums, and fed the "souvenir" market for travelers on the Grand Tour of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. 

Characteristics 

• Material: bronze, lost wax casting
• Dimensions: 85 x 35 x 35 cm (33,46 x 13,78 x 13,78 inches)
• Weight: 10 kg
• The patina color is achieved by heating the bronze over a fire and applying nitric acid and copper with a brush
• Handcrafted in Italy 

Historical Curiosities 

The work was found in the House of the Faun in Pompeii, one of the most important archaeological sites of antiquity which takes its name from the work found inside, where it decorated the impluvium. This house is the most beautiful example of a private residence left to us from antiquity. In addition to the Dancing Faun, it also housed the most precious mosaic representing the Battle of Issus, the battle between the armies of Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia. 

Maintenance

To preserve the beauty of the statue, it is recommended to clean it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners. Exposure to outdoor atmospheric agents could cause changes in the patina.

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