Bronze Idol Of Pomos, Cross Shaped Figure, Ancient Cyprus

Bronze Cross Shaped Figure Cyprus. CODE: 1144 Item size & weight: Height: 8 cm Weight: 120gr As this item is hand made, measurements, surface texture & colour (patina) may vary slightly More items & designs at https://www.etsy.com/shop/evangelidesbrass Contact us for any inquiry The cruciform figurine that Premier DMC uses in its imagery is a characteristic example of prehistoric art in Cyprus, representing the island's antiquity, culture & civilization. The figurine after a steatite idol from the Chalcolithic period 3000 - 2500 BC was found in Pafos district: This is a statue of the Idol of Pomos, a cross-shaped idol, dating back to the Cypriot Chalcolithic period (3000 -2500 B.C.) which was found in Pomos, a village in the district of Pafos, hence its name. The sculpture represents a woman with her arms spread. The outstretched form of the arms of the Idol of Pomos are believed to refer to its function as a fertility symbol. Large numbers of this kind of sculptures were found in Cyprus. The size of similar statues or idols could vary enormously: from a few centimeters to statues of 1.5 m. Smaller versions were worn as amulets around the neck or worn as charms. in 2008 Cyprus adopted the euro. The Idol, as a good example of Cypriot prehistoric art, was chosen to be displayed on the Cypriot euro coins of 1 & 2 euro. Nowadays the statue can be seen on display in the Cyprus Archeological Museum in Nicosia. Bronze Idol Of Pomos, Cross Shaped Figure, Ancient Cyprus