Greek Kore Statue / Persephone / Proserpina.
Handcrafted Replica Kore (Proserpina) Figurine – Inspired by Greek & Roman Mythology
Details
Kore, also known as Proserpina in Roman mythology, was the daughter of Demeter and Zeus and was revered as the goddess of fertility and death.
According to legend, while picking flowers in a meadow, Kore was abducted by Hades, the god of the underworld, and forced to become his wife, making her Queen of the Underworld. Her grief-stricken mother, Demeter, searched the earth for her, only to learn of her fate from Helios (or Hermes).
To pressure Zeus into demanding Kore’s return, Demeter caused a great drought, leading to famine. Unable to ignore the devastation, Zeus sent Helios to negotiate with Hades. However, Hades tricked Kore into eating a pomegranate seed, an enchanted fruit that bound her to the underworld.
A compromise was reached: Kore would spend one-third of the year with Hades and two-thirds with Demeter. This cyclical journey between the underworld and earth symbolises the changing seasons—her presence in the underworld brings winter, while her return to Demeter marks the bloom of spring, solidifying her role as a fertility goddess.
This faithful replica figurine celebrates her duality as a goddess of both life and death.
Materials
- White Earthenware or Pipe Clay
Dimensions
- Height: Approx. 250 mm
- Base Diameter: Approx. 65 mm
Production
Each museum-quality replica is handcrafted using traditional tools and techniques, just as ancient artisans would have done. Every figurine is one of a kind, with natural variations in texture, surface finish, and colour due to the traditional firing process.
Ordering Information
- 'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately.
- 'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.
Shipping
- All items are sent via second-class postal service as standard.
- If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote.
- Postage Note: All items are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.
Honour the legacy of Kore, the goddess of fertility and death, with this beautifully handcrafted figurine. Order today and bring a timeless piece of mythology into your collection!
SHIPPING
'Add To Cart' items are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready.
'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.
We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.
All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks
RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at
clare@rothburycreates.co.uk
Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.
Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW
PRODUCT VARIATION
Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences. Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens. Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share. If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering.
