Relief with Heroes and Worshippers

Chrysapha/Sparta (Greece), acquired from the Sabouroff Collection; marble, around 540 BC This monument is the oldest of the Laconian hero reliefs. It depicts heroised deceased with distinct attributes of their removed status (throne, snake, receptacle for offerings, worshippers). It is also suggested by inscriptions that the tumuli of Spartan heroes were crowned by reliefs of this kind.  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.