Oreithra - Elgin Marbles at The British Museum, London

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This figure was drawn by Carrey holding two children who are likely Oreithyia with the twins Kalais and Zetes, sons of Boreas, the god of the north wind. The torso of one son is displayed in a showcase in an adjacent room. The Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures (mostly by Phidias and his assistants), inscriptions and architectural members that originally were part of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens. Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, claimed to obtain in 1811 a permit from the Ottoman house, which then ruled Greece, allowing him not to remove statues but what he might discover during specific excavations. From 1801 to 1812, Elgin's agents removed about half of the surviving sculptures of the Parthenon, as well as architectural members and sculpture from the Propylaea and Erechtheum. The Marbles were transported by sea to Britain where their acquisition was supported by some while others likened Elgin's actions to vandalism or looting. Following a public debate in Parliament and Elgin's subsequent exoneration, the marbles were purchased by the British government in 1816 and passed to the British Museum, where they now stand on display in the purpose-built Duveen Gallery. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for public access free of charge. 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 learn how you can help.