Bocca della Verità 3D printable model by Scan The World
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Bocca della Verità

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The Bocca della Verità is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. The Mouth of Truth (Italian: Bocca della Verità [ˈbokka della veriˈta]) is a marble mask in Rome, Italy, which stands against the left wall of the portico of the Santa Maria in. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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64 saves Source: MyMiniFactory Updated 2026-10-15 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial

Tags: 3d, object, rome, sculpture, beard, Relief, photogrammetry, truth, openglam, oceanus

About this model

The Mouth of Truth (Italian: Bocca della Verità [ˈbokka della veriˈta]) is a marble mask in Rome, Italy, which stands against the left wall of the portico of the Santa Maria in Cosmedin church, at the Piazza della Bocca della Verità, the site of the ancient Forum Boarium (the ancient cattle market). According to enduring medieval legend, it will bite off the hand of any liar who places their hand in its mouth,[1] or, alternatively, any who utters a lie while their hand is in the mouth.[2] It still attracts many visitors who audaciously insert their hands. The massive marble mask weighs about 1300 kg (2800 lbs) and probably depicts the face of the sea titan god Oceanus. The eyes, nostrils and mouth are open. Historians aren't quite certain what the original purpose of the disc was. It was p…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. Bocca della Verità is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link 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 Scan The World.
Who made this model?
Designed by Scan The World, 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.

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