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✨ 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬) | 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 & 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 – "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬" ✨

The man who built the Golden Age of Athens. 🏛️⚔️ This commanding bust captures Pericles (c. 495–429 BC) – the legendary Athenian general, orator, and statesman who led Athens during its Golden Age, the height of its power and cultural achievement . A visionary leader, he oversaw the construction of the Parthenon, championed democracy, and delivered the famous Funeral Oration, a speech that has echoed through the ages as a testament to the ideals of freedom and civic duty . Perfect for home offices, studies, history collections, and lovers of classical antiquity.

✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 :

1x Pericles – Athenian General & Statesman Bust ✅
Ready to display – no assembly required ✅

✅ 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 📏:
Choose the perfect scale for your space:

Size Height
Extra Small 12 cm / 4.7 inches
Small 17 cm / 6.7 inches
Medium 20 cm / 7.9 inches
Large 22 cm / 8.6 inches
Extra Large 25 cm / 9.8 inches
XL 30 cm / 11.8 inches

𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 – 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! 😊

✅ "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬" 🏛️:
Pericles was born around 495 BC into one of Athens' most distinguished families . He emerged as a political leader in the 460s BC and dominated Athenian politics for over three decades . His leadership ushered in the Golden Age of Athens, a period of unprecedented cultural, architectural, and intellectual achievement . He was a visionary who understood that the greatness of Athens lay not only in its military power but in its arts, its philosophy, and its democratic ideals.

Key Achievements:

The Parthenon – He commissioned the construction of the Parthenon on the Acropolis

The Delian League – He transformed it into a naval empire

The Funeral Oration – His famous speech, recorded by Thucydides, is a celebration of Athenian democracy

The Golden Age of Athens – A period of cultural and intellectual flourishing

Athenian Democracy – He strengthened democratic institutions

✅ "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" 📜:
Pericles's Funeral Oration, delivered in 431 BC at the end of the first year of the Peloponnesian War, is one of the most famous speeches in history . In it, he praised the Athenian democracy, the courage of its soldiers, and the values of freedom and equality that defined the city. The speech, as recorded by Thucydides, has been studied and admired for centuries:

"We are free because we are governed by laws, and not by the whims of a single man."

"We are a democracy because we are governed by the many, not by the few."

"We cultivate the arts and the mind, not because we are weak, but because we are strong."

✅ "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝" 🏛️:
This bust captures Pericles in his characteristic appearance, reflecting the wisdom and authority of the man who led Athens during its greatest era:

The Classical Features – The distinctive profile of the great statesman

The Corinthian Helmet – Often depicted with the helmet pushed back to reveal his face, a traditional image of Pericles

The Dignified Expression – Reflecting his reputation as a wise and steady leader

The Commanding Presence – A tribute worthy of the father of Athenian democracy

✅ "𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝" ✨:
Pericles's influence is still felt today:

Athenian Democracy – His reforms strengthened democratic institutions

The Parthenon – One of the most iconic buildings in the world

The Golden Age – A period of cultural and intellectual achievement that shaped Western civilisation

His Oratory – His speeches continue to inspire leaders and thinkers

The Ideal of the "First Citizen" – A leader who places the good of the state above his own ambitions

✅ "𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬" 📖:

He was a patron of the arts – He funded the construction of the Parthenon

He was a student of Anaxagoras – The philosopher who influenced his thinking

He survived the plague – He died of it in 429 BC

His Funeral Oration – Is considered one of the greatest speeches in history

His name – Means "surrounded by glory" in Greek

✅ "𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬" 💬:

"Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it." – Pericles (attributed)

"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." – Pericles (attributed)

"We are a democracy because we are governed by the many, not by the few." – Pericles, Funeral Oration

✅ "𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬" 🏠:
This sculpture brings classical history to:

Home offices and personal studies – A daily reminder of leadership and civic duty

History and classical collections – Among your ancient world memorabilia

Political and leadership collections – Celebrating a great statesman

Home libraries and bookshelves – Alongside histories of ancient Greece

Office desks and executive spaces – The spirit of democratic leadership

Birthday gifts – For the history and classics lover in your life

✅ "𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝟑𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲" 🛠️:
Meticulously crafted using precision 3D printing technology and finished by hand. Every detail – from the classical features to the commanding expression – is rendered with care, capturing the first citizen of Athens.

✅ "𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐋𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥" 🌿:
Crafted from high-quality PLA – a plant-based plastic derived from corn starch. It is not only recyclable but also biodegradable, offering an environmentally conscious choice for collectors.

✅ "𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞" 🎨:
Standard finishes available – classic marble-effect, bronze, stone, terracotta, or Greek colours (white, gold, and blue). We also welcome custom colour requests. Contact us to discuss bringing this great statesman to life in your preferred palette!

⚠️ "𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 :" Please note that the colour may appear slightly different on your screen or in person due to variations in monitor settings and lighting conditions.

📏 "𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:"
• 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥: High-Quality 3D-Printed PLA+
• 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: Pericles (c. 495–429 BC) – Athenian General & Statesman
• 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬: First Citizen of Athens, Leader of the Golden Age
• 𝐄𝐫𝐚: 5th Century BC / Classical Greece
• 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Athenian Democracy, The Parthenon, Funeral Oration, Delian League
• 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: Classical features, Corinthian helmet, dignified expression
• 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡: Various colours available (select at checkout or message for custom)
• 𝐔𝐬𝐞: Decorative sculpture / Historical collectible / Office desk decor

🎁 "𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫:"
• Ancient Greek and classical history enthusiasts
• Political and leadership history collectors
• Democracy and Western civilisation buffs
• Home libraries, studies, and office desks
• Unique, thoughtful gifts for history lovers
• Birthday gifts for classics and history professors
• Anyone inspired by the ideals of Athenian democracy

⚠️ "𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:"
• This item is 3D printed, so minor layer lines or subtle imperfections may be visible – this is part of the charm of a handmade, non-molded piece.
• Intended for indoor display. Handle with care to preserve delicate details.
• Custom Orders: If you would like this bust in other sizes or colours, please do not hesitate to contact us. We're happy to accommodate your vision!

✨ "𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝟑𝐃"
This classical tribute is brought to life in our UK workshop, where we fuse a passion for ancient Greek history, democratic ideals, and sculptural tradition with precision 3D printing. Every piece celebrates the leaders who shaped the course of Western civilisation – and whose words still inspire us to build a better world. 🇬🇧

🛠️ "𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞"
Each Pericles bust is printed fresh for your order, ensuring top quality and reducing waste. Your unique historical piece is prepared with dedicated attention within 1–2 business days.

📦 "𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭"

𝐔𝐊 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬: Please allow 2-3 days for delivery after processing.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬: Please allow 1–2 weeks for creation and delivery.

We carefully package each bust to ensure it arrives safely – and ready to command your shelf.

💬 "𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬? Feel free to message us anytime – we'd love to help create the perfect piece for your collection