Silver Aphrodite with Elaborate Diadem
Antico Contempo’s first ever metal cast. The fine details shine as light bounces off every angle of Aphrodite body, dress, and diadem. Her silver sheen reflects purity and luminescence, making it a fitting material to represent her essence.
Casted in aluminum through a meticulous foundry process, Aphrodite emerges reborn from molten metal poured into a mold, precisely created through our digital reimagination process. The resulting sculpture bears both the permanence of metal and the precision of its ancient shape. This contempo is one of 30 limited aluminum cast editions.
This originally bronze statuette of Isis-Aphrodite was popular in the Ptolemaic period of Ancient Egypt between 305 BC and 30 BC; the longest and last dynasty of the empire. The cult of Isis-Aphrodite, whose protective powers included childbirth and motherhood, became especially important in Ptolemaic Egypt with the worshiping of ruling queens, including the dynasty’s most famous ruler, Cleopatra VII. Her cult spread across the Mediterranean and showed great popularity in Italy and Rome.
The name Isis-Aphrodite was based on the previous assimilation of the great Egyptian goddess Isis, the patroness of nature and magic and the ideal mother, with Hathor, the ancient Egyptian god of love. Isis is represented by the sun-disc found on the two horns surmounted by two feathers. She holds a blossom or a piece of fruit in the right hand and likely held a mirror in the clenched left hand.
Most likely, this statue was created for a household shrine. Her soft chin, full lips of the small mouth and large, wide-open eyes represent the goddess ideal face of sensitive feminine beauty.
Antico Contempo’s first ever metal cast. The fine details shine as light bounces off every angle of Aphrodite body, dress, and diadem. Her silver sheen reflects purity and luminescence, making it a fitting material to represent her essence.
Casted in aluminum through a meticulous foundry process, Aphrodite emerges reborn from molten metal poured into a mold, precisely created through our digital reimagination process. The resulting sculpture bears both the permanence of metal and the precision of its ancient shape. This contempo is one of 30 limited aluminum cast editions.
This originally bronze statuette of Isis-Aphrodite was popular in the Ptolemaic period of Ancient Egypt between 305 BC and 30 BC; the longest and last dynasty of the empire. The cult of Isis-Aphrodite, whose protective powers included childbirth and motherhood, became especially important in Ptolemaic Egypt with the worshiping of ruling queens, including the dynasty’s most famous ruler, Cleopatra VII. Her cult spread across the Mediterranean and showed great popularity in Italy and Rome.
The name Isis-Aphrodite was based on the previous assimilation of the great Egyptian goddess Isis, the patroness of nature and magic and the ideal mother, with Hathor, the ancient Egyptian god of love. Isis is represented by the sun-disc found on the two horns surmounted by two feathers. She holds a blossom or a piece of fruit in the right hand and likely held a mirror in the clenched left hand.
Most likely, this statue was created for a household shrine. Her soft chin, full lips of the small mouth and large, wide-open eyes represent the goddess ideal face of sensitive feminine beauty.
Antico Contempo’s first ever metal cast. The fine details shine as light bounces off every angle of Aphrodite body, dress, and diadem. Her silver sheen reflects purity and luminescence, making it a fitting material to represent her essence.
Casted in aluminum through a meticulous foundry process, Aphrodite emerges reborn from molten metal poured into a mold, precisely created through our digital reimagination process. The resulting sculpture bears both the permanence of metal and the precision of its ancient shape. This contempo is one of 30 limited aluminum cast editions.
This originally bronze statuette of Isis-Aphrodite was popular in the Ptolemaic period of Ancient Egypt between 305 BC and 30 BC; the longest and last dynasty of the empire. The cult of Isis-Aphrodite, whose protective powers included childbirth and motherhood, became especially important in Ptolemaic Egypt with the worshiping of ruling queens, including the dynasty’s most famous ruler, Cleopatra VII. Her cult spread across the Mediterranean and showed great popularity in Italy and Rome.
The name Isis-Aphrodite was based on the previous assimilation of the great Egyptian goddess Isis, the patroness of nature and magic and the ideal mother, with Hathor, the ancient Egyptian god of love. Isis is represented by the sun-disc found on the two horns surmounted by two feathers. She holds a blossom or a piece of fruit in the right hand and likely held a mirror in the clenched left hand.
Most likely, this statue was created for a household shrine. Her soft chin, full lips of the small mouth and large, wide-open eyes represent the goddess ideal face of sensitive feminine beauty.
Ancient Original
Roman, ca. 1st - 2nd century A.D.
Bronze
H: 28.5 cm (11.2 in)
Contempo
2024
Cast aluminum, painted and hand-polished
H: 28.5 cm (11.2 in)
Creation
Our contempos begin with ancient inspiration and are reimagined in New York City.
The creation of the contempo starts with research into authentic masterpieces, allowing Antico Contempo to determine how antiques can be thoughtfully reimagined through a contemporary lens. Every piece is examined to identify its unique qualities and what processes are required for adaptation.
High-resolution 3D scans are captured using structured light and infrared sensing, with real-time refinements made to preserve surface nuances and structural integrity. The raw data is reworked to create watertight, workshop-ready meshes.
Through a meticulous back-and-forth process of digital sculpting, 3D printing, and casting and molding, Antico Contempo creates a physical art piece that combines aesthetics of both the ancient and contemporary world.
