This 3D-printed replica of the Funerary Stele of Silenis is based on an Attic grave monument from around 360 BCE, originally carved in marble in the late Classical period. The original commemorates a young woman named Silenis, identified in the inscription, and presents her beside a smaller female attendant in a composed and restrained scene. Rather than depicting death directly, the monument preserves an idealized image of the deceased, shaped by the visual language of memory, status, and funerary ritual in ancient Greece. The architectural frame and the symbolic motifs above the figures, including a loutrophoros, siren, and sphinx, give the monument a distinct funerary significance and make it one of the more evocative forms of Attic grave relief.
As a replica, this piece translates the original relief into a physical object suitable for display, study, and collection, while preserving the essential composition and character of the ancient monument. It offers a clear rendering of the relationship between the two figures and of the stele’s formal structure, making it a strong representation of late Classical Greek funerary art.
Available materials:
- White nylon – polished for a smoother surface and offered as the most economical option.
- Black nylon – treated after printing and finished with Color Touch, giving the object a uniform color, good durability, and resistance to scratching and rubbing.
- Bronze – produced through a metal-casting process based on a 3D-printed wax master, resulting in an elegant metal finish.
- Gold plated brass – created through the same casting process, with a refined plated surface and a more luxurious appearance.
- White rhodium plated brass – cast from a highly accurate master model and finished with a bright plated surface for a clean metallic result.
The metal versions are made through a casting process in which a wax master, produced from the 3D model, is used to create a plaster mould. Molten metal is then introduced into the mould to replace the wax and form the final object. This method allows for a precise replica with a more elevated material character than the nylon versions.
Please note that objects too large for the production process in a given material are made in a smaller scale than the original.
