Thirteen pictures of deity statues / figurines in my home
Over time I have gathered some deity (goddesses and gods) statues / figurines around our home. Gift and self-bought, new or used (flea market, E-bay, etc.). I've got the most ones of Bast, but I bet that doesn't surprise you! ;-) If you know who the Greek lady on the 4th picture is, tell me please...
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38 comments:
Even though I'm a Christian I've always enjoyed viewing relics of other religions. I especially enjoy those of the Mesopotamia and Egyptian era! It gives such a glimpse into past cultures.
I don't know who that fourth one is either, but she is certainly lovely. Kuan Yin is beautiful too, so delicate looking. Pan on the other hand looks a bit, umm, eager LOL.
Wish I could help. Maybe Demeter but I'm really not sure. Happy TT.
I don't know who #4 is, but #8 was my favorite. I like the detail and the red color. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for visiting my TT.
I've collected quite a few deity statues myself over time. They certainly add to the place.
These are beautiful! A terrific collection :)
That Freya figurine is lovely
No idea on #4; for some reason I thought Hestia, but I have nothing to base that on.
Interesting works of art Tink!!!
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Wow, You sure have some interesting statues. I'm Greek but I have no idea who the 4th statues is. Great TT!!
Those were interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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I don't know who she is, but I'd love to know more about her. All of these offer so many way to look at the Mystery.
Very nice collection.
Nice to see Kuan Yin slip in there too.
Thank you for inviting us to your home.
Love the Freya figurine! They're all beautiful though. Thanks for sharing :-D
Those are beautiful and delicate pieces. Nice collection I should say.
some interesting pieces there! I love the Bastet imagery as well, got a couple hanging around my house too!
Happy TT!
m'k... Number 3 reminds me of the Venus de Milo statue at the Louvre (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_de_Milo) #4 doesn't look Greek to me - because of the ruffle on her lower leg. She looks more 1800s English to me. That doesn't mean she's not Greek. Artemis is usually seen with her bow and arrow or bathing and the girl in #4 looks like she's getting ready to bathe. I also wonder if #5 is diana - the roman version of artemis is usually more masculine looking.
I spent a lot of time at the Norton Simon museum and J Paul Getty growing up. Greek statuary are... familiar to me.
I hope I don't offend.
It's a fabulous collection - truly beautiful. I wonder your draw to Bastet and I notice the lack of Shiva (my favorite)! :)
Happy TT! I do love your TTs!
Very cool:) Happy TT.
Great list.
What a collection. Very interesting. Happy TT
I agree with Cheryl. I find the artistry remarkable. I am such an Egyptian fan. My whole bathroom is late Cleopatra freak-out!
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Interesting collection... I love the #4 statue... wish we could figure out who she is. Perhaps she really is Hestia, based on a quick look at Google images. Oh well.
I have no idea who she is, but I like the look of her.
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A few of them I have too, especially the cats of course and Pan I bought now in Greece, for a friend, lol !
I have horrible greek geants to offer !
You have a wonderful collection of figurines! :) Lovely!
Very cool to see the different statues. :)
Great TT idea.
I didn't know who the lady was, sorry. Interesting topic.
Oh, these are wonderful! You have a lovely collection.
this is a GREAT list! very cool!
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Cool list, lovely artwork. I'd have to agree with Claudia on #4 and say she's not greek (possibly an English interpretation of a greek goddess). Let us know if you do find out.
They're all great, but I love the first Pan and the Gaia statues. Happy TT!
I like your statues. It's fun to have collections. Happy TT!
is there an origin to your collections and a special significance to any particular ones?
Beautiful collection. Please include me in your blogroll. Rick
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Very cool - thanks for sharing :)
VERY interesting!!
What a very interesting collection.
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What a beautiful statue collection and how well you've captured them!
Sorry I can't help you out with the 4th, if it isn't Diana ?
Wishing you a wonderful end to your week :-)
The dress on your 4th pic doesn't look classic Greek: the ruffles look wrong to me. Are you sure it isn't a Victorian view? If so, I would guess Pandora or some other mortal figure - because the usual helmets, owls, bows etc that characterise the gods are missing.
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