{"product_id":"sculpture-of-the-nile-god-in-marble","title":"Sculpture of the God Nile in marble","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSculpture of the Nile God\u003c\/strong\u003e is a faithful reproduction of the ancient statue depicting the divinity of the Nile River, venerated for its crucial role in the \u003cstrong\u003efertility and abundance \u003c\/strong\u003eof Ancient Egypt. Made of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite marble\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sculpture shows the reclining God, surrounded by symbols that recall prosperity, such as the cornucopia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is inspired by the 1st-2nd century masterpiece, now exhibited in the Braccio Nuovo of the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVatican Museums\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Rome. It represents a perfect fusion between\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eclassical art\u003c\/strong\u003e and marble details, ideal for enriching any environment with a touch of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand-Patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e25 x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e42,5 x 28 cm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e9.84 x 16.73 x 11.02 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni Base\u003c\/strong\u003e: 42,5 x 13 cm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e16.73 x 5.12\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003einches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNile God\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most important deities in \u003cstrong\u003eAncient Egypt\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing the personification of the Nile River, source of life and fertility for the Egyptian people. The river was revered for its cyclical floods, which fertilized the land, ensuring abundant crops. The deity is often depicted as a reclining man, surrounded by children representing the main tributaries of the river.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMaintenance\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarble is a resistant but delicate material. Clean it with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft cloth and warm water\u003c\/strong\u003e, avoiding aggressive chemical detergents that could damage the surface. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight to prevent the natural yellowing of the marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32647663911015,"sku":"ISACNILO","price":388.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/god-nile-marble-sculpture.webp?v=1771694949","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/sculpture-of-the-nile-god-in-marble","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}