Greek Goddess Artemis Roman Diana Huntress Nude Bronze Sculpture w/ Deer by Milo

Condition: This sculpture is in perfect conditionBronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 14" X Width 12"Marble Dimensions:12" X 7"Height without base:13"Weight:23 LBSInventory:18Y1377881Original or Reproduction: Original This exquisite bronze sculpture depicts the Hellenic deity Artemis, goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity, and young girls. Known for her association with the deer and the cypress tree, Artemis is shown here resting on the earth with a sacred deer by her side, her arm lovingly draped around its neck as she holds a bow in her other hand. As the goddess of the hunt, Artemis was particularly fond of deer, which were the only animals considered sacred to her. She was said to have fallen in love with these creatures upon seeing a deer larger than a bull with shining horns, and she caught five golden-horned deer called Elaphoi Khrysokeroi and harnessed them to her chariot. This stunning sculpture was crafted using the ancient lost-wax