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Zeus Ammon
£7,200.00
incl. VAT plus Shipping Costs
Delivery time: 12 weeks. Deliveries to Scotland: 13 weeks. Free delivery in England, Scotland & Wales (except islands)
Zeus Ammon – buy the bronze or marble replica bust in real size
After the Greeks colonised Cyrenaica – now part of Libya – and also established settlements in the lower Nile Delta, they associated Zeus with the Egyptian god Amun-Ra, who was often depicted with the head of a ram. The features of both deities are combined in this marble bust.
The worship of Amun, who was called Ammon by the Greeks, also spread to the north of the Greek peninsula, where statues and temples were erected in Delphi, Sparta, Thebes, Aphytis and Megalopolis. The poet Pindar wrote a hymn to Ammon, which is engraved on a triangular column in Thebes. In Thebes, Ammon became the most important local deity.
The Roman marble version of the bust can be found in the Munich State Collection of Classical Antiquities on Königsplatz. It is a copy of a lost Greek bronze original from the late 5th century B.C. The replica offered here is based on a plaster cast of the Roman marble copy from the Munich Collection of Classical Antiquities.
Description
Antique bust, bronze casting in museum quality
The replica bust that you buy from us online is produced as a bronze cast using the traditional lost wax technique. The negative mould required for this is based on a plaster cast of the original in the Munich Collection of Classical Antiquities.
Buy Zeus Ammon bust as marble casting or marble sculpture from sculptor
In addition to classic bronze casting, we also offer two other moulds for the statues and busts shown in our online shop. Marble casting from powdered genuine white marble. And the new moulding of the bust by sculptors from a single block of white marble. If you are interested in such a mould, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your e-mail or phone call.
Patinating the bust
Patination marks the final step in the finishing process of a bronze bust. The patina simulates the natural oxidation process that causes the bronze to weather differently over time, depending on the environmental influences on the copper alloy. We have various patina recipes in our repertoire, including one that corresponds well to the patina of preserved antique bronze busts. We will be happy to provide you with samples of suitable patina in advance.
Individualisation of the Zeus Ammon replica bust
The bust purchased from us is engraved in the base with a serial number, date of manufacture and our company logo. The base is also engraved with your name, a lettering, the occasion of production, your own company logo or additional engraving as required.
Buy your very own personal legacy, a Zeus Ammon replica bust
Our life-size cast bronze replicas are therefore not only artistic replicas, but also timeless reminders that will preserve your legacy for generations to come. By engraving your name, the date and the occasion on the base, this bust becomes an everlasting symbol of your most personal life achievement, your significance in this world and your work there.
Memory cast in bronze in the radiant light of antiquity
Ancient Greek bronze busts and their masterfully crafted Roman marble replicas were the sensual and visual mirror of these two advanced civilisations for over a millennium. After their rediscovery during the Renaissance, these statues once again became world-famous and symbolised the emergence of modernity. The bust made for you and with your name as the donor will forever be a reminder of your personality and achievements in the ancient traditions of Delphi and Rome.
Locations for the installation of ancient statues & list of parks with ancient sculptures
Antique statues are hardly available in the original. Since their rediscovery in the Renaissance, expensive replicas have been made for castles, their parks and also for the mansions of the wealthy bourgeoisie. During this period, a canon for the installation and placement of these works of art was created that developed into modern times. Here you will find an overview of particularly beautiful locations for antique statues. We also offer you an overview of some publicly accessible gardens and parks, each of which has an impressive collection of ancient sculptures. With specific details of which statues can be seen where. Go travelling, let yourself be inspired!
Product details
| Item No. | S49 |
|---|---|
| Material | Bronze cast |
| height | not available |
| What you receive | Single piece, Bronze cast. The exact design details, measurements and weight as well as the structure and colour of the Bronze cast may vary. |
| Delivery | Delivered using our own van |
| Delivery Charge | Free delivery in England and Wales (except islands) and to a few EU countries. Click here for details. |
| Price incl. VAT | £7,200.00 |
