Materials and craftsmanship

Material: Bronze

Technique: Lost-wax casting

Made in: Italy

Dimensions and weight

Height: 14.76 in (37.5 cm)

Width: 6.69 in (17 cm)

Description

Dancing Faun , bronze replica; 14.76 in (37.5 cm), from  Pompeii, House of the Faun ; Roman copy of the original Greek dating back to the 1st/2nd century. BC.

The House of the Faun takes its name from the bronze statue depicting a faun found during the excavations of Pompeii. He was the god of the countryside and pastures and spent his time playing the flute and courting the nymphs. Often depicted with goat legs and a beard. On the day it was celebrated ( Faunàlia) dances and processions took place.

 

House of the Faun of Pompeii. Dancing Satyr
  • Material: bronze lost-wax casting
  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor use 
  • Size: Height 14.76 in (37.5 cm) x Width 6.69 in (17 cm)
  • Base: 5.31 × 5.71 in (13.5 x 14.5 cm)

A charming statue that has become iconic, perfect for elegantly and uniquely decorating your home.

Made in Italy

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Which house in Pompeii yielded the Dancing Faun model?

The model recalls the statue found in the House of the Faun, named after this bronze figure.

How much space does the 14.76 in (37.5 cm) version occupy?

The figure is 14.76 in (37.5 cm) high and 6.69 in (17 cm) wide; the base measures 5.31 × 5.71 in (13.5 × 14.5 cm).

What are the specifications of the “Dancing Faun, 14.76 in (37.5 cm)” version?

It is bronze, made in Italy. It is made using lost-wax casting.