Bust of goddess Artemis from Hellenistic period.
Made of casting stone with an antique, ivory-colored finish.
Approx. 150mm (15cm) x 60m (6 cm) x 60mm (6cm)
History
Artemis is Greek virgin-goddess of hunting and archery, one of 12 Olimpian gods and the twin sister of Apollo. (Roman counterpart is Diana). In Greek mythology she is irrevocably chaste and panishes any attempt to seduce herself or her followers.
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