Townley Cariatid at The British Museum, London

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In a style reminiscent of Athenian masterpieces from the 5th century BC, one of five surviving caryatids discovered at the site forms part of a colonnade in a sacred precinct dedicated to Demeter. The sanctuary stood on land owned by Regilla, wife of renowned Greek magnate and philosopher Herodes Atticus. A fragmentary caryatid, now housed in Rome's Villa Albani, bears the signature of skilled Athenian sculptors Kriton and Nikolaos, as documented by Cook 2011, nr. 264. A remarkable statue of Isis measures six feet six inches tall, adorned with the calyx of the Lotus, a symbol sacred to this deity, on its head. Roses, chaplets, and other emblems of abundance are placed strategically across the rest of the figure's head. The drapery is reminiscent of that found on statues of Libera. This magnificent artifact was unearthed two miles beyond the tomb of Cæcilia Metella near the Appian road during the pontificate of Sixtus the fifth, who subsequently placed it in his villa, inherited by the Negroni family, and from whence it was recently brought to England. This extraordinary object is part of the "Scan The World" initiative, a non-profit endeavor launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this effort, we are creating a comprehensive 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 project, and if you have intriguing items nearby that you'd like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate in this endeavor.