Votive relief

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Votive relief crafted from Pentelic marble, unearthed at Eleusis in Attica. Herakles is portrayed as intoxicated, reclining beneath a tree on a rocky outcropping where he has laid his lion's pelt. He grasps a skyphos in his left hand and snaps the fingers of his raised right hand, setting the tempo for the young Satyr standing before him, who plays the double flute. His club and a thyrsos, adorned with ribbons, lean against the tree-trunk while his quiver hangs from a branch. This relief was likely dedicated in the sanctuary of Herakles at Eleusis. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which creates a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for public access. Scan the World is an open source community effort; if you have interesting items around you and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.