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Marble bust of Ceres, Roman goddess of earth and fertility
Marble bust of Ceres, Roman goddess of earth and fertility - Sculpture Style Marble bust of Ceres, Roman goddess of earth and fertility - Marble bust of Ceres, Roman goddess of earth and fertility -
Ref : 112536
9 500 €
Period :
17th century
Provenance :
Italy
Medium :
Marble
Dimensions :
l. 9.84 inch X H. 17.72 inch X P. 4.92 inch
Sculpture  - Marble bust of Ceres, Roman goddess of earth and fertility 17th century - Marble bust of Ceres, Roman goddess of earth and fertility  - Marble bust of Ceres, Roman goddess of earth and fertility
Antichità Santa Giulia

Haute epoque, design


+39 3356166605
Marble bust of Ceres, Roman goddess of earth and fertility

White marble sculpture from the 17th century.

Depicted as a beautiful young woman with long hair gathered at the nape of her neck and dropped over her shoulder.

The hairstyle is then adorned with flowers and ears of corn.

45 cm (height with base) x 25 x 12.5 (base diameter)


Ceres, mother goddess of earth, fertility and prosperity but also goddess of birth (since all flowers, fruit and living things were believed to be gifts from her)
she is considered a symbol of summer, the quintessential season of harvests.

Antichità Santa Giulia

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Marble Sculpture