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You are viewing a wonderful exotic Bronze Sculpture of Salacia, Roman Mythology Goddess, Wife of Neptune, Goddess of the ocean. The sculpture depicts a naked Salacia riding Delphinus the sacred Dolphin with her sea nymph baby Benthesicyme.
In ancient Roman mythology, Salacia was worshipped as the divine female Goddess who presided over the depths of the ocean. Neptune, King of the Deep, was her consort. Neptune and Salacia had 3 children, the most famous being Titon the infamous merman who carries a trident like his father, Rhodes, the goddess-nymph of the Island of Rhodes (Greek Aegean) and Benthesicyme, a sea nymph of the waves, Queen of Aithopia (Ethiopia).
Neptune wanted to marry Salacia, but she was in awe of her godly suitor, deciding to preserve her virginity, she hid from him in the Atlantic Ocean. The grieving Neptune sent a dolphin to look for her and persuade the fair nymph Salacia to return and share his throne. Salacia agreed to marry him and Neptune was so pleased with the good news that the dolphin was awarded a place in the heavens, where he now forms the constellation Delphinus.
The ancient art of Lost Wax produces a bronze sculpture that will last for generations to come. This reproduction and was hand-forged and hot cast in a foundry in India in the 90s, it is not a polyester, epoxy, resin or cold cast painted composite. An individual artist has handcrafted each Bronze... so no 2 bronzes are ever exactly the same. Imperfections are characteristic of a handmade bronze and are not considered as flaws as they make the item unique.
Hardy Bronze is suitable for both indoors and outside, it will not rust away quickly like iron. A Bronze sculpture that will last for generations to come and one day will be the antiques of the future. Metal Art is an investment and will only increase in value as the world’s supplies of metals such as copper diminish & base prices rise. What a treasure!
BRONZE HISTORY: Bronze is an alloy which is 85-95% copper mixed wit tin or arsenic and other metals are also present in small amounts. Bronze dates back to 4500 BC, found at Pločnik at an archaeological site in Serbia. Before this, the most common tool found in archaeological digs (dating from 6500 years ago) was the stone axe. To this very day, bronze has a wide variety of applications which see it in everyday use, Phosphor bronze is also used for ships’ propellers, it is certainly the preferred material used in windings of stringed instruments such as the guitar, harpsichord and of course the piano and is widely used for bells and most cymbals. Unlike stainless steel, bronze will not generate sparks when struck against hard surfaces. This property makes it ideal for use in hammers, mallets and other tools used in environments containing flammable vapors, as oil rigs do.
If this is not for you I also have other unusual Brass, Copper and Bronze items in my Shop. Please go to my store to see the full range.
CONDITION: This item is Vintage 90, Hand Cast Pre-Owned and is in Good Condition. There is no damage and the entire piece has a great patina that is only achieved with age.# Please note: The Photographs form part of the description; Super-sized photos can show up the finer details and condition.
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WEIGHT & MEASUREMENTS: Item is measured in both centimeters and inches that are rounded to the nearest quarter inch.
- WEIGHT: 10 kg 50 gm. approximately unpacked
- HEIGHT: 31 cm / 12¼"(from the base up to the top of Salacia Head
- WIDTH: 55 cm / 21½"
- DEPTH: 15 cm / 6"
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