{"product_id":"hera-marble-bust-sculpture-white-diadem-50cm","title":"Hera Marble Bust Sculpture (White Diadem) - 50cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eHera Marble Bust Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands at 50cm and is carved from premium natural white marble — real stone, hand-worked from solid block. The piece depicts the goddess Hera with softly rendered wavy hair, a classical diadem headpiece, and finely detailed draped fabric across the shoulders. The carving captures the dignified composure of classical antiquity with subtle surface modelling throughout the facial features, hair, and drapery folds. The inscription \"HPA\" — the Greek name for Hera — is hand-inscribed at the base, grounding the piece firmly in its mythological identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassical Portraiture in Natural Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eclassical marble bust\u003c\/span\u003e is worked entirely from genuine natural white marble sourced globally — \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehand-carved from block\u003c\/span\u003e, not cast or moulded. The stone carries the luminous quality characteristic of fine statuary-grade marble, with subtle natural grain variation inherent to the material. The bust format — truncated at the chest with draped cloth — follows the tradition of Greco-Roman portrait sculpture, and the craft here reflects that lineage: the headpiece is rendered with clean geometric precision, the facial planes carry genuine three-dimensional depth, and the drapery folds are individually carved rather than schematically repeated. Because the work is executed from block, each piece carries its own slight character in grain and veining — no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 50cm, the \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eHera marble statue\u003c\/span\u003e is well-suited to interior placement on a plinth, console table, library shelf, or entrance hall surface. The white marble palette integrates naturally with neutral interiors, classical architectural schemes, and contemporary minimalist settings alike. As a natural stone carving, the piece is also suitable for sheltered outdoor display — a covered terrace, garden niche, or outdoor loggia. Indoor and outdoor use are both appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehand-carved marble sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e is produced to order by our artisans — 3–4 weeks standard, 5–6 weeks for bespoke variations. Our studios are based in Birmingham, UK and Dubai, with additional global workshops handling production at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternative marble varieties, adjusted scale, different finish treatments, or a fully bespoke classical bust commission are all available. This piece can also be interpreted with alternative iconographic details or inscriptions to suit a specific brief — contact us to discuss your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marble-sculptures\"\u003emarble sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e collection, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-sculptures\"\u003eclassical sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, or read our \u003ca href=\"\/a\/blog\/marble-sculptures-a-complete-guide-to-choosing-buying-caring-for-timeless-stone-art\"\u003ecomplete guide to marble sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e for advice on selection, placement, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural White Marble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52638914150747,"sku":"MARBLE-BUST-66","price":6666.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/123_634dea39-8ba2-4ff6-8cac-312bb250840b.jpg?v=1776341139","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/hera-marble-bust-sculpture-white-diadem-50cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}