Asta 1017 Sale 1017- The goddess of hunting Artemis, the goddess of the Virgin and the Moon.
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27.5.20
Khana Szenes St 35, Qiryat Shemona, Israele
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Bronze sculpture - the Greek goddess Artemis.


Prezzo iniziale:
$ 280
Prezzo stimato :
$800 - $1 000
Commissione per la casa d'aste: 20% Altri dettagli
IVA: 17% Solo su commissione
27.5.20 in Art Assets

Bronze sculpture - the Greek goddess Artemis.
Signed artist work. - We didn't recognize.
Height 28 cm.
Very good condition.
The goddess Artemis was one of the most revered gods in ancient Greece and even earlier.
Indeed, there are early sages that the name and goddess originated even before Greece was founded.
According to Homer, she is "Artemis Agrotra Potania Theron" - Artemis of the Wild Country and Animal Mistress.
She was sometimes described as the daughter of Zeus-Veletto and Apollo's twin sister.
Such duties were to take care of hunting, wildlife, childbirth, as well as being the protector of young girls. Sometimes described as an arrow-bearded hunter.
The deer and cypress were sacred to her.