Horse of Selene Replica

<p>Exclusive to the British Museum: a large replica of the Horse of Selene on display in the Museum. The sculpture measures approximately 45cm tall by 60cm wide. <br /> <br /> The Horse of Selene is a detail from the east pediment of the Parthenon: a temple building from ancient Greece famed for its marble sculptures. It originates from Acropolis, Athens, and dates to 438- 432 BC. <br /> <br /> The sculpture captures the very essence of the stress felt by a beast that has spent the night drawing the chariot of the moon across the sky. The horse pins back its ears, the jaw gapes, the nostrils flare, the eyes bulge, veins stand out and the flesh seems spare and taut over the flat plate of the cheekbone. <br /> <br /> This piece is hand cast in resin by the British artist Andrew Lilley, using a mould taken from the original.</p> <p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: This item is subject to an extra delivery charge. It not eligible for any free delivery offers, and may incur a larger fee than estimated at the checkout. To arrange delivery, please contact Customer Services on 020 3073 4970 before placing your order.</strong><br /> <br /> <a class="linkarrow" title="Read more about the Horse of Selene" href="http://bit.ly/15l7hAi" target="_blank">Discover more about the Horse of Selene<span class="arrow"></span></a></p>

Exclusive to the British Museum, an exquisite replica of the Horse of Selene, as seen on display in the Museum. 

This piece is hand cast in resin by the British artist Andrew Lilley, using a mould taken from the original.

The Horse of Selene is a detail from the east pediment of the Parthenon in Athens, a temple from ancient Greece famed for its incredible marble sculptures. The horse originates from the Acropolis in Athens, and dates to 438-432 BC.

The sculpture captures the very essence of the enervation felt by a beast that has spent the night drawing the chariot of the moon goddess across the sky. The horse pins back its ears, the jaw gapes, the nostrils flare, the eyes bulge, veins stand out and the flesh seems spare and taut over the flat plane of the cheekbone.

This striking replica will make a show-stopping point of focus in any home.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is subject to an extra delivery charge. It not eligible for any free delivery offers, and may incur a larger fee than estimated at the checkout. To arrange delivery, please contact Customer Services on 020 3073 4970 before placing your order.