- Brand: Lladró
- Material: Porcelain
- Color: White and gold, with ochre details
- Finish: Matte with metallic lustre and iridescent accents
- Height: 72 cm / 28.3 in
- Width: 44 cm / 17.3 in
- Depth: 38 cm / 15 in
- Weight: 13.4 kg / 29.5 lbs
- Launch Year: 2024
- Item: Athena Porcelain Sculpture
- Sculptor: José Santaeulalia
- Made in Spain
- Packaging: Gift box included.
Porcelain Athena Figurine for Classical Interior Décor
The Lladró Athena Porcelain Sculpture brings the Greek goddess of wisdom, strategy and justice to life through an impressive composition in white matte porcelain. Decorated with ochre and golden lustres and iridescent metallic white details, this sculpture combines classical mythology with the refined contemporary porcelain art.
Daughter of Zeus and Metis, Athena was revered in ancient Greece for her wisdom, tactical skill and role as protector of the city of Athens. Associated with warfare as a pursuit of justice, she remains one of the most recognisable figures in Greek mythology. Lladró’s interpretation reflects her authority and intelligence through carefully modelled armour, elaborate ornamentation and a commanding pose.
Athena’s faithful owl, a traditional symbol of wisdom, rests on her shoulder and is rendered with remarkable detail. The owl motif also appears in bas-relief on the goddess’s helmet, bracelet and leg guards, creating a consistent decorative theme throughout the sculpture. Her protective shield features the head of Medusa, the mythical Gorgon whose gaze could turn those who looked upon her to stone. These symbolic details connect different stories from Greek mythology within a single artistic composition.
The white matte porcelain of this Greek goddess porcelain sculpture provides a restrained foundation for the ochre and golden lustre decoration. The iridescent metallic white accents introduce variations in the surface. The combination of finishes enhances the sculpted forms and intricate details, highlighting the technical skill involved in creating this elaborate figurine.
The Lladró Athena sculpture is a luxury gift for collectors of fine art and lovers of sophisticated interiors. Its classical design and metallic detailing make it an elegant piece, ideal for special occasions and refined living spaces.