This 3D-printed Museum Replica reproduces a Boeotian enthroned goddess idol, an archaic figure whose rigid pose, flattened body, and restrained monumentality preserve the character of the ancient original. The source object was made in Boeotia in the mid-6th century BC and belongs to the tradition of Boeotian board idols, a distinctive group of terracotta figures marked by schematic form, dense surface ornament, and a highly formalised image of divine presence. Seated on a simple throne, the figure expresses an early religious visual language likely connected to fertility, vegetation, and the recurring cycles of life, death, and renewal in the Greek world.
The Enthroned Plank Idol has been adapted for contemporary production while maintaining the essential silhouette and visual integrity of the original.
The Enthroned Plank Idol is available in the following materials:
- White nylon
A polished material with a smoother surface to the touch. This is the most economical option and gives the replica a clean and restrained appearance. - Black nylon
Treated after printing with a Color Touch finish. This process creates a uniform and stable colour, improves resistance to scratching and rubbing, and makes the object durable enough to withstand external conditions. It is well suited for consistent production across multiple editions. - Bronze
Produced through metal casting from a highly accurate 3D-printed wax master model. This method gives the replica a solid and elegant metal finish while preserving the form of the original with high precision. - Gold plated brass
Also created through a casting process based on a 3D-printed wax master and plaster mould. The result is a refined object with a distinguished metallic appearance and a more decorative character. - White rhodium plated brass
Made through the same metal casting method, this version offers a bright and elegant surface with a precise and finished appearance suited to a more formal presentation.
Replica Measurements (Nylon): 7.5 × 11 cm (2.95 × 4.33 in)
As a museum replica, this object is intended to retain the formal dignity and archaeological character of the original while making it available in materials suited to display, study, and collecting.
Please note that objects too large for a specific production process are made in a reduced scale relative to the original.
