Apollo of Chatsworth - Jesmonite Replica - Ancient Greek Mythology

A resin-based replica of the Chatsworth Head of Apollo. This remarkable jesmonite replica, meticulously handcrafted in the UK, is modelled after an original bronze sculpture once owned by the Duke of Devonshire. The original piece was part of the esteemed collection at Chatsworth House and is now proudly housed in the British Museum. The replica takes inspiration from a statue dating back to the 5th century BCE, which was slightly larger than life-size. The head, crafted in the early Classical Greek style, was unearthed by peasants in Tamassos, Cyprus. This site later revealed a sanctuary dedicated to Apollo, discovered through subsequent excavations. The combination of the statue's significant size and the head's long curly locks suggest that the statue depicted Apollo himself. Fortunately, while the statue's body was destroyed and sold for scrap metal, the head was preserved, allowing its legacy to endure. Apollo, a prominent figure in ancient Greek mythology, was the son of Zeus and