Collectable Cast Alabaster Bust Of Aristotle – Stamped / Titled In Greek Orthodox Letters Art & Craft Handle to handle: 31

Handle to handle: 31

Diameter of bowl: 4

The outer surface of the case upon the lid and base have been machine tolled for patterning with a blank scrolled page motif created in the upper right corner on the lid for owner’s choice of engraving

The tray is decorated in a reticulated pierced metal design on both of the longitudinal ends

Collectable Cast Alabaster Bust Of Aristotle – Stamped / Titled In Greek Orthodox Letters Art & Craft Handle to handle: 31This item is a rather heavy and solid bust crafted from cast alabaster, which has the precise qualities of marble. The bust depicts Greek philosopher Aristotle and is impressed at the base Aristotle in Greek Orthodox characters. Attention to detail is expertly evident in its creation. Aristotle was born in Stagira, Macedonia in 384 BC, and was the son of Nicomachus, court physician to the Macedonian king. At the age of 17 he had already entered Platos