Girl holding a pet animal at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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This marble statue depicts a young girl cradling a loyal companion, hailing from ancient Greece's Hellenistic era (circa 3rd century B.C.). The child sports a peplos with an extensive overfold and layered atop it is a sleeveless chiton that has slipped askew off her shoulder. She skillfully gathers up the front portion to care for a tiny animal, likely a cherished puppy. Statues of children were frequently dedicated as votives or steles in sacred sites or functioned as memorial monuments. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit endeavor launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a vast digital repository 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 intriguing items nearby and wish to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to discover how you can participate.