This listing is for a quality alabaster statue of ancient Greek goddess Artemis. Total dimensions (approx.): 2.63" (6.7 cm) x 2.36" (6 cm) x 8.66" (22 cm) (L x W x H). The statue is white with golden details and a patina of ageing (as in photos).
Greek goddess Artemis
Artemis in the ancient Greek religion and myth, is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and chastity.
Artemis is the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo. She was the patron and protector of young girls, and was believed to bring disease upon women and relieve them of it. Artemis was worshipped as one of the primary goddesses of childbirth and midwifery along with Eileithyia. Much like Athena and Hestia, Artemis preferred to remain a maiden and is sworn never to marry.
About Alabaster
Alabaster is derived from Greek "ἀλάβαστρος" ("alabastros") or "ἀλάβαστος" ("alabastos"), both used to denote a vase of alabaster, it is a translucent rock with similar properties to marble and it has been used for centuries for statuary, carvings, and other ornaments. Alabaster is processed to form a thin powder which is then mixed with resins and other components to provide high quality art products and decorative items with fine detail and a very smooth finish.
Please note that the item listed in this page is a hand finished, high quality, alabaster cast.
Product Disclaimer
Due to monitor settings, monitor pixel definitions and other factors, the color in the image may vary slightly from the actual color of the product. Furthermore, because the products are finished one at a time by hand, it is almost impossible to create identical items. Items may therefore have natural blemishes/variations that are not product flaws.