Bust of a Female Deity Sculpture, Museum Replica

Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
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What it does
- Captured from a stone deity bust in the Met Museum collection so you own a piece of real art history
- Detailed face and headdress carving so the sculpture holds attention as a focal point
- Freestanding bust shape so you can display it on a shelf, desk, or mantel
- Sourced from an 8th to 9th century Indian sculpture so your decor has a story behind it
How do you bring a piece of ancient art into your home without a trip to a museum. This bust of a female deity gives you a detailed sculpture inspired by a stone carving from 8th to 9th century India. The original piece lives in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, and this replica lets you keep that history close.
The design was captured through 3D scanning of the original stone bust, so it keeps the fine details of the face, hair, and headdress. You get a striking decorative object that works as a quiet centerpiece on a shelf or table.
This piece suits anyone who loves history, sculpture, or art from other cultures. Set it in a reading nook, a hallway table, or a display case. It gives your space a sense of story and craft that most decor cannot match.
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What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by met. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design