{"product_id":"homer-bust-sculpture-father-of-greek-epic-mythology","title":"Homer Bust Sculpture — Father of Greek Epic \u0026 Mythology","description":"This bust presents Homer as antiquity imagined him: an aged poet shaped by wisdom, inner vision, and timeless authority. The calm, idealized features do not seek portrait likeness, but instead convey the enduring presence of a mind that gave voice to gods, heroes, and the foundations of myth itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAs the legendary author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, Homer stands at the origin of Greek epic tradition. His poetry defined courage, fate, honor, and the human struggle against destiny, shaping not only mythology, but the cultural imagination of the Western world for centuries to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTimeless and intellectual, this sculpture brings depth and classical gravitas to any interior. It serves as a tribute to storytelling as a civilizing force, honoring the power of myth, memory, and spoken word — a reminder that ideas, once shaped into verse, can outlast empires.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBONDED MARBLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur bonded marble sculptures are crafted using a blend of white Carrara marble powder and designer resin as the binding material. This unique combination allows for \u003cb\u003eincredible detail\u003c\/b\u003e and precision in every piece. Each sculpture is meticulously hand-finished to achieve a \u003cb\u003efine matte surface\u003c\/b\u003e, giving it a unique bisque porcelain texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/materialcloseup-egregia02.jpg?v=1739347135\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSOLID ALABASTER BASE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each sculpture is mounted on a \u003cb\u003esolid alabaster base\u003c\/b\u003e, chosen for its natural beauty and distinctive character. Alabaster, a fine-grained, translucent stone, is known for its \u003cb\u003esoft, diffused glow\u003c\/b\u003e when exposed to light, adding a subtle depth to the sculpture above. Its smooth, polished surface contrasts elegantly with the \u003cb\u003ematte, biscuit porcelain-like texture\u003c\/b\u003e of the artwork, creating a balanced and  harmonious presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/materialcloseup-egregia01.jpg?v=1739347136\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\" height=\"12px\"\u003e White carrara marble powder + designer resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\" height=\"12px\"\u003e Finely hand-finished matte surface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\" height=\"12px\"\u003e Biscuit porcelain texture, pure white, versatile\u003c!-- split --\u003eHeight: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e22.5 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e8.9\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e13 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e5.2\"\u003cbr\u003eDepth: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e10.5 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e4.2\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e3.1 kg \/ \u003c\/span\u003e6.9 lbs\u003c!-- split --\u003eItaly\u003c!-- split --\u003e1\u003c!-- split --\u003eSCAN3912143\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e22.5 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e8.9\"","brand":"The Ancient Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53099680399687,"sku":"SCAN3912143","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/001-homer-bust-sculpture-father-of-greek-epic-mythology-SCAN3912143.jpg?v=1767780660","url":"https:\/\/thetheancienthomesnap.com\/products\/homer-bust-sculpture-father-of-greek-epic-mythology","provider":"The Ancient Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}