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Cycladic idol as a plump lady in bronze 4.6 cm tall 3 cm wide 71 g weight

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Shipping time:: 2-3 days (abroad may vary)
Stock:: pieces
Weight:: 0.071 kg per piece

14,90 EUR

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Description

Cycladic idol as an obese woman, her breasts are indicated, her arms crossed under her chest. Her face is stylised.

This idol is in the tradition of the Venus of Willendorf, but at around 5,000 years old, it is significantly younger than the Venus figurine.

These erotic and lascivious female depictions probably appealed to the male tastes of society at the time.
of society at the time. As food was rather scarce, women with this voluptuous corpulence were equated with extravagant, exuberant sexuality. Also conceivable,
these women were given preferential treatment in food rations to achieve this effect.
achieve this effect.

Original made of white marble from Paros, replica reproduced in reduced size in bronze with patina.

A marginal note on our own behalf: you should not try to place this exhibit on its legs, because of the protruding buttocks the centre of gravity is offset, you should rather place it on these.