Details
- Dimensions
- 3.94ʺW × 3.94ʺD × 5.51ʺH
- Period
- 1920s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Nickel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
- Description
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A mythological piece depicting Atlas. In Greek mythology, Atlas (Greek: Ἄτλας, Átlās) is a Titan/God condemned to hold up the …
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A mythological piece depicting Atlas. In Greek mythology, Atlas (Greek: Ἄτλας, Átlās) is a Titan/God condemned to hold up the heavens or sky for eternity after the Titanomachy. Atlas plays a role in the myths of the greatest Greek heroes: Heracles (Hercules in Roman mythology) and Perseus.
This small bronze ornament on a nickel plated semi-sphere carries a sphere made from blue lacquered wood. It is of European origin, possibly dutch and was made circa 1910-40. It has no markings. Measurements: H: 17 cm, Diameter: 10 cm (base). less
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