This 3D-printed Museum Replica captures the essence of the ancient Roman bronze sculpture “Ibis Eating a Lizard,” originating from the late Republic and early Imperial period (circa 100 BC to AD 100). The piece depicts an Egyptian sacred ibis in the act of devouring a lizard, symbolizing cultural syncretism between Egyptian mysticism and Roman realism. Standing at an overall height of 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) in the original, this replica blends exotic Nilotic motifs—evoking themes of wisdom, renewal, and divine protection—with intricate naturalistic details, including the bird’s plumage, stance, and prey. A vertical stem rises from the ibis’s head, adorned with incised decorations, indicating its historical function as a support for furniture, candelabra, or incense burners.
Crafted using advanced 3D-printing techniques, the Ibis Eating a Lizard is available in the following materials:
– White Nylon: A polished finish provides a smooth surface at an economical price, ideal for display purposes.
– Black Nylon: Features a Color Touch finish for enhanced resistance to scratching, rubbing, and external conditions, ensuring color stability across production batches and a uniform, high-quality appearance.
– Bronze: Produced via metal casting from a 3D-printed wax master model, resulting in an elegant, durable metal piece with a classic patina.
– Gold Plated Brass: Offers a luxurious gold overlay on a brass base, achieved through metal casting for a refined, opulent aesthetic.
– White Rhodium Plated Brass: Features white rhodium plating on a brass core, cast to deliver a bright, tarnish-resistant surface.
More about the materials: https://www.sculpteo.com/en/materials/
Objects exceeding size limitations for specific material production processes are scaled down from the original dimensions.
