In search of enlightenment, the prince's son from the Shakya dynasty spent seven years in absolute asceticism. This unique Buddha head from Wat Pa Pratat shows the teacher of the four noble truths in absolute peace of mind and is probably one of the most beautiful Buddha images ever. The face shows the typical cut of the Dvâravatî period. Original: Staatl. Museum für Völkerkunde, Munich. Thailand, Wat Pa Pratat, 7th-9th century A.D. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, cast by hand, height incl. plinth 34 cm. Size of base 14 x 14 cm. Weight approx. 9 kg.
Amida is a heavenly comforter who gives security, is merciful and kind. Those who trust in his grace are reborn in his 'Paradise of the Pure Land' and attain final liberation there. Japan 13th century. Original in private collection. Art bronze. Height 11 cm.
As the centre of ritual games and the most noble sacrifice to the mother goddess, the bull was always held in high esteem by the Minoans. The uniquely beautiful bull's head rhyton - a masterpiece from Knossos - served the priestesses as a libation vessel from whose nostrils the Cretan wine flowed. Original: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete. New Knosos Palace. Late Minoan, 16th century B.C. The replica impresses with its quality and excellent material processing. The green-black polymer ars mundi museum replica (moulded by hand) contrasts effectively with the gilded horns. Width 25 cm, height 42 cm.
His name is synonymous with the Roman Empire. His will to power and immense energy made him the greatest statesman of antiquity.Original: Staatliche Museen Preußischer Kulturbesitz Berlin. Roman, around 50 B.C. Serpentine. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, cast by hand. Total height 54 cm, weight approx. 17 kg.
The whole world was excited when Howard Carter finally announced the discovery of the intact tomb of Tutankhamun on 4 November 1922. And the result was overwhelming: over 5,000 individual finds, magnificent grave goods made of pure gold and, above all, the legendary death mask of the young pharaoh were the reward for the greatest endeavours. Tutankhamun's mummy, completely bandaged with linen bandages, wore the mask made of pure gold over his head and shoulders. Original: Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Treasure of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, c. 1335 B.C. Face mask made of pure gold and weighing 2.27 kg. Reduction. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, cast, painted and gilded by hand. Front of the mask on a plinth. Height incl. plinth 27 cm.
ars mundi presents a high-quality, detailed replica of the Mask of Tutankhamun as a handy reduction in an ideal size for table and shelf presentation. Each piece was cast by hand and elaborately gilded and painted by hand with hammered metal.Original: Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Treasure of Tutankhamun. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, c. 1335 BC Polymer ars mundi museum replica, hand-cast, hand-painted and gilded. Size 16.5 x 24 x 20 cm (w/h/d). Weight 5.5 kg. Completely three-dimensionally worked.
Reduced reproduction of the golden face mask from the sarcophagus of the Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty, whose discovery by Howard Carter in 1922 became a world sensation. Original: Egyptian Museum. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, gilded by hand. Height incl. base 22 cm.
Antinous was the favourite of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who had him worshipped as a god. Original: Capitoline Museum, Rome. 2nd year A.D. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, cast by hand. Size 31 x 20 x 16 cm (h/w/d).
Germany's greatest poet was born in Frankfurt in 1749. A welcome occasion for admirers of his art to erect a small monument to him. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, cast by hand. With marble finish. Character head of the classical German poet, statesman and naturalist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Size 14 x 24 x 11 cm.
Germany's greatest poet was born in Frankfurt in 1749. A welcome occasion for admirers of his art to erect a small monument to him. ars mundi exclusive edition in polymer art casting with bronze finish. The character head of the classic German poet, statesman and naturalist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was cast by hand. Format 14 x 24 x 11 cm.
Even today, doctors still take the oath that, according to legend, the 'forefather' of all doctors made his pupils swear. He was a 'specialist doctor' for dislocations, sports and war injuries. Above all, his active research and teaching activities make him a shining light in history. Original: National Museum of Naples, Roman copy, marble. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, moulded by hand. Size including base 21 x 10 x 11 cm (h/w/d).
As Egypt's most industrious builder, he once again led the empire to external splendour. In keeping with tradition, he had himself depicted as an idealised, eternally youthful god and ruler in black granite. The hand with the crook is clenched into a fist, the 'Blue Crown' with the uraeus snake on the forehead modified into a kind of war helmet. However, the soft, almost friendly facial features indicate that he was a long-reigning king of peace. Original: Museu Egizio, Turin, granite. Place of discovery: Karnak. Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, c. 1250 BC. ars mundi museum replica in artistic casting. 78 cm high, 62 cm wide, plinth 25 x 44 x 6 cm.
A unique testimony to revolutionary art from the workshop of Thutmose in Amarna. Nefertiti was the legendary wife of the pharaoh Akhenaten and the stepmother of Tutankhamun. The centrepiece of the Egyptian collection of the Staatliche Museen, Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, Berlin. Polymer ars mundi replica. Hand-cast and elaborately painted in true-to-original colours. Original size. Height with wooden base 56 cm. Weight 18 kg.
A unique testimony to revolutionary art from the workshop of Thutmose in Amarna. Nefertiti was the legendary wife of the pharaoh Akhenaten and the stepmother of Tutankhamun. The centrepiece of the Egyptian collection of the Staatliche Museen, Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, Berlin. Polymer ars mundi replica moulded by hand. Elaborately hand-painted in true-to-original colours. Reduction. With black diabase base. Height 27 cm. Weight 3.5 kg.
She was an ideal of beauty in antiquity: the biblical figure of the virtuous Susanna was almost doomed by her beauty; only her faith in justice and the intervention of King Daniel saved her from worse. Original: British Museum, London. Roman. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, cast by hand, height approx. 31 cm.
The sculpture of the charioteer is one of the most famous works of Greek art. Art historians are of the opinion that it is part of a four-horse chariot that Hieron of Syracuse donated to the sanctuary of Apollo as a votive gift. Original: Museum, Delphi, Early Classical, c. 475 BC Bronze, cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Antique green patina. ars mundi museum replica. Reduction. Height including marble base 34 cm.
Together with her sisters Isis, Nephtis and Neith, she takes care of the dead. The four patron goddesses guarded the shrine containing the entrails of the mummified Tutankhamun. They were supposed to protect the pharaoh in the afterlife and ward off danger. The sculpture of the patron goddess Selket is one of the most marvellous creations of Amarna art. She bears a scorpion on her head, symbolising magic and healing. Translated, her name means 'she who lets throats breathe' - she is the patron goddess of humans, but especially of the king. Original: Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Treasure of Tutankhamun. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, c. 1335 BC Polymer ars mundi museum replica, cast by hand, hand-gilt. Height including wooden base 45 cm.
Very elaborately designed wall object made of chrome-plated steel, painted and copper-plated. The colour shades and accents are the result of a fire treatment. Size 135 x 81 x 15 cm (W/H/D). Weight 4 kg.
Wall object made of hand-painted steel and polished chrome. Lively colour accents lend vibrancy and dynamism to the reflective runners in the foreground. Signed. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Size approx. 57 x 151 x 8 cm (H/W/D). Weight 8 kg.
Dynamic constructivism from its cheerful side. Made of acrylic lacquered and hand-flamed steel. Colour shades and accents through fire treatment. Signed. Comes with certificate of authenticity. Size 84 x 150 x 7 cm (H/W/D). Weight 8.5 kg.
A rarity for art collectors: even though this sculpture is actually fixed to the wall and immovable, the viewer involuntarily perceives it as spinning and whirling, circling and rotating. The shape of the curved parts made of fire-treated and bright steel ensures that they seem to move before the viewer's eyes. Format 84 x 99 x 8 cm (W/H/D).
An impressive interplay of shapes and colours made from tinted and flame-treated copper sheets. The suggested basic shapes of square, circle and rectangle actually create an extremely 'lively', even rhythmic spatial accent in shimmering red and copper tones. Size 124 x 81 x 8 cm (W/H/D). Weight approx. 8 kg.
