Amphitrtite - Elgin Marble, at The British Museum, London

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Amphitrite, Poseidon's consort, served as his charioteer with great skill. As a sea deity, she was often depicted with a serpent entwined around her body. One of Amphitrite's arms is proudly displayed in a showcase situated in an adjacent room. The Parthenon Marbles are a renowned collection of classical Greek marble sculptures (mostly crafted by Phidias and his skilled assistants), inscriptions, and architectural members that originally adorned the Parthenon and other iconic structures on the Acropolis of Athens. Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, obtained a permit in 1811 from the Ottoman house, which then ruled Greece, claiming he wanted to discover specific excavation sites but not remove statues. From 1801 to 1812, Elgin's agents meticulously removed approximately half of the surviving Parthenon sculptures, as well as architectural members and sculptures from the Propylaea and Erechtheum. The Marbles were transported by sea to Britain, where some people supported their acquisition while others likened Elgin's actions to senseless vandalism or outright looting. Following a heated public debate in Parliament and Elgin's subsequent exoneration, the marbles were purchased by the British government in 1816 and passed on to the British Museum, where they remain on display in the purpose-built Duveen Gallery. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. Scan the World aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate in this exciting project.