Vessel in the form of Athena at The British Museum, London

Oil or perfume flasks in the form of human figures were popular in the 4th century BC. They combine the red-figured technique at the rear with the polychrome decoration at the front that is usually associated with terracottas. This vessel is brightly painted and the helmet and jewellery were gilded, some of which survives.   This object is part of Scan The World. Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. 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 find out how you can help.Scanned : Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)