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Diogenes the Cynic Ancient Greek Philosopher Statue Sculpture Figure

Name: Diogenes the Cynic Ancient Greek Philosopher Statue Sculpture Figure
SKU: pk5/4
Price: 43.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$43,00

Diogenes , also known as Diogenes the Cynic , was a Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy. He was born in 412 or 404 BC and died at Corinth in 323 BC. Diogenes made a virtue of poverty. He begged for a living and often slept in a large ceramic jar, or pithos, in the marketplace. He became notorious for his philosophical stunts, such as carrying a lamp during the day, claiming to be looking for an honest man.

2 in stock (can be backordered)

SKU: pk5/4 Categories: Cast Alabaster, Famous People, Statues

* MADE IN GREECE – HANDMADE *

Dimensions:

Height: 24,5 cm (9.65 inches)

Width: 8 cm (3.15 in)

Weight: 580gr (1.28 lb)

Material & Manufacture process: Cast Alabaster

Cast Alabaster statues are made from a material in which natural crushed Greek Alabaster stone is mixed with a small quantity of resin that works as a glue. Alabaster was very widely used for small sculpture for indoor use in the ancient world, especially in Ancient Greece, Egypt and Mesopotamia. The mixture is then poured into a mold of the statue design. Over 90% of the finished sculpture is natural crushed Greek Alabaster stone, which gives it a look and feel of solid natural marble. All sculptures are finished by hand to ensure the finest quality. This strong material is water and weather resistant, doesn’t have bubbles, will not crack, and can be washed with most cleaning agents.

Please note: Our statues are not carved. The alabaster we use is not the calcite alabaster variety which is also known as onyx-marble, Egyptian alabaster, or Oriental alabaster. Natural marble statues are hand carved and command a very hefty price. Our product offerings are intended to be affordable to the majority public.