Votive Relief of Attic Washer Men and Women for the Nymphs

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Athens (Greece), acquired in 1841Marble, 350 - 340 BC Among the votives especially popular in the Classical Age were votive reliefs made of marble. Particularly in Athens and Attica, they were placed in sanctuaries to honour the deities, to lend weight to prayers and to extend thanks to granted favours. More than two thousand preserved specimens grant deep insights into the religious practices of the time. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.