Busts of Athena and Antonia with Plinths

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Busts of Athena and Antonia with PlinthsA pair of sharply cast and superbly patinated busts of the Goddesses Athena (left) and Antonia (right). 20th century stone composite. Including associated plinths. Athena or Athene is an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, handicraft, and warfare who was later syncretised with the Roman goddess Minerva. Athena was regarded as the patron and protectress of a number of cities across Greece, particularly the city of Athens, from which she was

Based around the notion of the Roman Lararium or the shrine in centre of the home

The tabernacle would have been made for private devotion

a nymph known for her chastity became the attention of Pans’ desires

A collection of varying shaped 20th Century ‘Agen’ Prune drying racks

or add pleasing symmetry to any interior

the iron foundry ventured into garden ornament production in 1858 when Wood partnered with Elliston Perot

graphite and gesso painting in antique frame by artist Chloë Holt RCA FRSA

We do not know what the offering was for exactly

“The fleeting beauty of magnolia buds bursting into bloom change as life also begins to bloom again and the days get longer and the season change

and regional character makes this a notable example of the Windsor tradition

They were renowned for their cast bronzes direct from sculptures in the National Archeological Museum of Naples

supporting a barley-twist centre