350,00 €
A Classical Greek kore-form incense stand from 5th-century BCE Delphi, created for ritual offerings at the sanctuary of Apollo.
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This sculpture reproduces a Classical Greek thymiaterion (incense stand) in the form of a kore, based on an original discovered at Delphi, the most revered oracle of the ancient Greek world. Dating to the 5th century BCE, such incense stands were used in ritual contexts connected to the worship of Apollo, where fragrant smoke played a central role in purification and divine communication.
The maiden figure, shown lifting a bowl above her head, symbolizes devotion, purity, and the human act of service to the gods. At Delphi, incense offerings accompanied prayers, prophecies, and sacrifices made by pilgrims from across the Greek world seeking guidance from the oracle.
These sculptural incense stands were produced in mainland Greece during the Classical period and dedicated within sanctuaries as votive offerings. Their refined proportions and calm dignity reflect the Classical ideal of harmony between the human and the divine, embodying both religious function and artistic excellence.
SIZE: 27 cm
MATERIAL: bronze
PATINA: rust green oxidatiom
METHOD: sand cast
