Description: Etruscan Boy Thin Statue Ancient Italy Tuscany Art 13H The slender figure of an Etruscan boy became the most famous stretched figure thanks to the story of its discovery; a farmer found the figure while working his land near Volterra in 1870. He used it as a fire poker for years. Many artists, including the famous Italian sculptor Giacometti have taken inspiration from the beautiful, abstract forms of the famous Etruscan stretched figures. Statue replica is from the highly collectible Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection. PN ETR01 Material : Collectible quality, resin with hand-painted color details, matte and glossy finish. Included : Full color card with image of original artwork. Description card about artist and artwork. Both cards are in four languages. Dimensions : 12.5 in H x 2.75 in D. Weighs: 0.5 lb. Etruscan Culture from Etruria (region north of Rome, Italy)In pre-Roman Italy what we know today as Tuscany was in-habited by the Etruscans, a people who developed their own distinctive culture from the 8th century BC. The Etruscans earned their considerable wealth through overseas trade in ceramics, wine and iron. They were notorious pirates. From the 5th century, they were increasingly attracted by the Celts from one side and the Italians from the other. A fleet from Syracuse destroyed their seaports, which was the start of the gradual decline of the independent Etruscan culture. By the 3rd century, the Etruscans had come under Roman Rule. The Etruscan culture had unmistakable Greek influences, and formed the basis for much of the later Roman culture. The Etruscans long remained an intriguing, almost mythical people for the Roman elite. Etruscan slaves and women were remarkably emancipated, and their free sexual morals were condemned long after the civilization's decline. Etruscan Bronze Figures Inspired by the large Greek statues of nude men (kouroi) and clothed women (korai), a flourishing tradition developed in Etruria. However, in contrast to the Greeks, the Etruscans did not seek to perfectly represent the human body. They emphasized the appearance of their sculptures in an almost expressionistic way. The peak of this obstinate conception of art was reached with the so-called stretched figures: elongated, flat figures, usually made between the 5th and the 2nd century BC. They originated in Southern Etruria, where small figures were cut from thin sheets of metal starting in the 8th century. eMuseumStore is a leading retailer of Museum Store Gifts | Historical Reproductions | Cultural Artifact Replicas About our listing, service expectations, and business philosophy: Item is NEW. Many of our items based on ancient originals -- but you are buying a reproduction / replica. We carefully package our items for safe transport adding sufficient peanuts, bubble wrap, styrofoam, and box support as required by each item. We ship quickly. Item will leave our warehouse in Southern California usually same day or the next business day. We ship via the best method for the weight and dimensions of the item including USPS and Fedex. Each box will have a tracking number. We have been online since 1997 and provide outstanding customer support. We are a small business who want to make you satisfied. If you have any issues, please let us help resolve them through your good communication. We are happy to help you!!! In the event you want to return the item which rarely occurs, we accept returns for 30 days providing you assist us with these requirements: Item is in new condition and in its original packaging. Item is returned without any damage. Please carefully wrap your item and send it back via a trackable method.We cannot issues refunds if the item is broken in transit back to us. Because of transaction costs, shipping is not refundable. If the auction listing has free shipping, we will deduct the amount we spent shipping the item to you from your refund. You give us a chance to respond before any negative feedback is posted! We will help you and want to resolve any issues!!! We pride ourselves on our fine quality items, timely shipping and good communication. Thank you for looking at our listing... And also, please drop by our eBay store called eMuseumStore at http://stores.ebay.com/emuseumstore
Price: 54.5 USD
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California
End Time: 2023-11-13T16:10:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.5 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
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Originality: Reproduction
Medium: Resin
Placement: Table
Type: Statue
MPN: ETR01
Brand: Parastone