{"product_id":"cycladic-female-idol-statue","title":"Cycladic Early Greek Female Idol Standing, Small 5H","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Modern Shape from the Bronze Age: The Cycladic Female Idol Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCycladic female idol statue\u003c\/strong\u003e looks modern, yet it recalls a figure made thousands of years ago. It stands 5 in H x 1.5 in W x 1.5 in D in resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original comes from the Cyclades islands of Greece. This replica has an antique finish and a metal stand, and the figure lifts off the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin with an antique finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal base, removable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 in H x 1.5 in W x 1.5 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parastone Museum Collection (Mouseion 3D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female figure from the Cyclades, Spedos type, 2600-2300 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CYC02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMarble Islands of the Aegean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum dates Early Cycladic culture to about 3200 to 2300 BC. The Cyclades were rich in marble, especially on Paros and Naxos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost sculptures were carved in marble, and the subjects are mainly female figures. The surfaces were once painted with mineral pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Spedos Type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spedos type is named after a burial site on Naxos. These standing nudes have folded arms, a smooth face, and only a sculpted nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpedos type figurine proportions are remarkably consistent. The Met notes that they may have been planned with a compass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Did They Mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany were found in graves, so they may have served in funeral ceremonies. Some decoration suggests links to motherhood and fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir exact meaning remains uncertain. A Cycladic marble idol replica like this one lets you study that mystery up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early Greek female figurine also shows why modern artists admired Cycladic simplicity. Explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/culture-greek-roman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGreek and Roman Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/parastone-museum-replicas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eParastone Museum Replicas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 0.25 lbs, the Cycladic female idol statue is light. Dust it with a soft dry brush. Keep it away from damp air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Cyclades in Brief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 3200 and 2000 BC, a developed culture flourished on the Cyclades. Its sea trade made its settlements prosperous. The Cycladic female idol statue comes from that world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how Early Cycladic sculptors worked marble and painted it with mineral pigments. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/essays\/early-cycladic-art-and-culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEarly Cycladic Art and Culture - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Parastone","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192555547,"sku":"CYC02","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/CYC02-cycladic-idol-woman-statue.jpg?v=1777660669","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/cycladic-female-idol-statue","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}