Diadumenos Ken Torso Sprial Vase

Ancient Greeks were famous for being the earliest known culture to produce anatomically accurate figures in naturalistic poses. “Diadumenos,” meaning a person wearing an ornamental headband, is one of the most famous of these subjects. Cast originally in bronze in 5th century BCE, then copied across the Roman empire in marble, these statues are iconic for celebrating the prepubescent male form.

Though hewn from stone, the vast ocean of time between now and when they were fabricated has left very few free of its erosion. Most of these statues have lost arms, head, and legs. Due to their rarity, provenance, and the undisputed quality of their craftsmanship, torsos like this one can be found in museums all around the world.

Due to the efforts of open access activists like Cosmo Wenman, this tradition of copying, modifying, and iterating on the sculptor Polykleitos' original work can be accessible to anyone with internet access.

This version is designed to be fabricated without top layers, with the spiral vase option selected, creating a sculptural container open at the top.