Description: Achilles Dying Trojan Hero Arrow Cast Marble Greek Sculpture Statue Copy * HANDMADE IN GREECE * Dimensions (approximately): Height : 31 cm (12.2 inches) width: 37 cm (14.57 in) Weight: 5,3 kgr (11.7 lb) Material & Manufacture process: Cast Marble Cast Marble statues are made from a composite material in which natural crushed Greek Marble stone is mixed with a small quantity of resin that works as a glue. The mixture is then poured into a mold of the statue design. Because the powder is so fine the smallest details can be reproduced using this method. Over 90% of the finished sculpture is natural crushed Greek Marble stone, which gives it a look and feel of solid natural marble. All sculptures are finished by hand to ensure the finest quality. This strong material is water and weather resistant, doesn't have bubbles, will not crack, and can be washed with most cleaning agents. Please note: Our statues are not carved. Natural marble statues are hand carved and command a very hefty price. Our product offerings are intended to be affordable to the majority public . In Greek mythology, Achilles was a hero of the Trojan War, and the central character and greatest warrior of Homer’s Iliad. The death of Achilles was however not mentioned in Homer’s Iliad, but appeared in later Greek and Roman poetry and drama concerning events after the Iliad, later in the Trojan War. In the myths surrounding the Trojan war, Achilles died from a heel wound as the result of a poisoned arrow fired by Paris. Our statue is based on the marble sculpture known as «The Dying Achilles ». The Dying Achilles sculpture was created in Berlin in 1884 by Ernst Herter, a famous German sculptor as specialised in in creating statues of mythological figures. The statue was acquired by Empress Elizabeth (Sissy) and became the centrepiece at the gardens of her palace Achilleion in Corfu, Greece. Professional packing We take extra care in safely packing our fragile items to ensure safe delivery. SHIPPING POLICY We ship worldwide from Greek postal service free by Standard shipping, Monday - Friday, 12-48 hours after receiving your verified payment (Excluding Weekends and Public Holidays). All packages include tracking numbers. We offer also express shipping with extra charge. Should you need to ship faster, you can find shipping upgrades options in the drop bar menu when you check out. ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIME [After postal date] • Free Standard shipping (Normally buyers receive the items within 5-15 business days for Europe and 7-30 business days for Worldwide). • Express shipping: 2-3 Business Days for Europe, 4-6 Business Days for U.S.A.- CANADA - MEXICO , 5-8 Business Days for the rest world. • Express economy shipping (5-6 business days). It is available only for Europe. For CUSTOMS FEES + DUTIES Custom fees and import duties are NOT included in the purchase price. Some countries may occasionally impose customs to incoming merchandise. This does not happen very often, but it may happen randomly. As we have no control over this and do not charge additionally for custom fees, the buyer is ultimately responsible for all custom fees, import duties, and taxes should these be impose. If you have concerns about this, please find out the rules from your country prior to purchase. WRONG ADDRESS & UNDELIVERABLE PACKAGES - All items will be shipped to buyer's eBay address. Please double-check your shipping address before you place your order. - If your item was shipped to the wrong address, it would be returned to us and we can ship the item out again for you upon receiving the item back in the mail. We will need to charge the Standard shipping rates to post the order again. -Unclaimed packages will not be refunded if returned. CONTACT US We aim to provide the best service and products!! Please leave a chance for us to communicate with you in case there is any problem. Any question, please contact us, Thank you very much. We will reply you ASAP. If no response within 24 Hours, please check the spam in your mailbox. FEEDBACK 1. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, please do not be quick to leave negative/neutral feedback. We work hard to make sure EVERY CUSTOMER 100% SATISFIED and resolve any problem for you. 2. If you are satisfied with the product you received, please leave us positive feedback and 5 stars of DSR RETURN POLICIES Our return policy is 30 days return or exchange. All returns must include all original items, original packaging, undamaged, unused and in re-saleable condition. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs. Shipping and handling fees are absolutely non-refundable.
Price: 257 USD
Location: Heraklion, Crete
End Time: 2024-02-11T22:32:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Return policy details:
Size: Medium
Region of Origin: Greece
Handmade: Yes
Production Technique: Casting
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Subject: Figures
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Culture: Greek
Style: Ancient Art
Custom Bundle: No
Item Height: 12.2 in
Item Width: 14.57 in
Placement: Table
Signed: No
Color: White
Year of Production: 2021
Material: Cast Marble
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Reproduction
Time Period Produced: 2000-Now
Item Model Number: lk16/1
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Format: Statue
Type: Statue
Features: Matted