Bust of Dionysus, Priapus, Plato or Poseidon
Source: MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
The Bust of Dionysus, Priapus, Plato or Poseidon is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This bust is a copy of the bronze Roman copy, created after an original Hellenistic work of the 1st century BC. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This bust is a copy of the bronze Roman copy, created after an original Hellenistic work of the 1st century BC. It was discovered in the Villa of the Papyri in the ancient city of Herculaneum and is housed in the Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Naples. Considered one of the loveliest of bronze busts discovered from Herculaneum, its identity is still under consideration. The head does not resemble the busts usually accepted as portraits of Plato, and the style would seem to place it under a much earlier date than Plato. Both Furtwangler and Lenormant believe it to be an original of the fifth century. The head, which came from a room south of the tablinum, seems once to have formed part of a statue. The first and delicate modelling of cheek and brow, and the technique of the whole work is a r…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Bust of Dionysus, Priapus, Plato or Poseidon is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.