Description
Beautifully Detailed Head/Bust Handpainted Chalkware Sculpture of Flora the Roman Goddess of Flowers & Spring. Made in the USA & Hand Numbered on the Bottom #9537. Chalkware is made from gypsum. Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate. It is mined from the ground and is used in fertilizer, blackboard chalk, drywall, plaster, and chalkware. Flora is Regal & Elegant with a Cascade of Adorning Flowers & Leaves Draped around her Neck & Head. She Sits on a Handpainted Aged Gold Square Pedestal Base. Matte Finish. Flora, in Roman religion, the goddess of the flowering of plants. Her Temple Stood Near the Circus Maximus & Her Festival called the "Floralia" was Instituted in 238 B.C. Representation of Flora’s head, distinguished only by a floral crown, appeared on coins of the republic. Meticulously Crafted with Exquisite Workmanship. Add a Touch of Aesthetic Renaissance Art to your Home, Office, Library or Study. Suitable for any DeskTop, Tabletop, Bookshelf or Mantle. Bust Measures: L: 4" W: 5.5" H: 10" Weight: 3lbs Green Felt on Bottom of Bust along with Original Sticker that Reads "A Decorative Craft" "Accessory" "Made in USA" "9537". Bust is in Very Good Condition. With Minimal Wear. Smoke Free Home 🏡