Greek Pan Statue / Roman Faunus
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Details
The divine touched every part of Greek and Roman life, and the deity responsible for watching over shepherds was the free-spirited mountain and forest-dwelling Pan. Worshipped predominantly between 800 BCE and AD 400, Pan is distinctive for his human torso, goat legs, and horns sprouting from his head.
Said to be the son of Hermes and the forest nymph Penelope, his parentage varies across different myths, with some legends offering alternative versions of his lineage.
Pan is deeply associated with music and dancing and is often credited with inventing the panpipes. According to myth, he crafted the first panpipes from hollow reeds—which had once been the nymph Syrinx. To escape Pan’s unwanted advances, Syrinx was transformed into reeds by Gaia, and in his grief, Pan cut the reeds and fashioned them into an instrument, ensuring that her voice would sing forever through his music.
Pan was also known for his mischievous nature, often sneaking up on and frightening travellers—which led to the origin of the word ‘panic’. Thankfully, we now have soothing panpipe music to counteract his alarming surprises!
Materials
White Earthenware or Pipeclay
Dimensions
Height: Approx. 430 mm
Width: Approx. 180 mm
Depth: Approx. 100 mm
Production
This museum-quality replica has been entirely handmade in Northumberland by Potted History, inspired by original Ancient Greek depictions of Pan.
- Handcrafted using traditional techniques
- Fired between 800°C - 1,000°C, replicating the authentic process
- Each piece is unique, with natural variations in surface colour and texture, just as seen in original Greek pottery
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
- Standard shipping: Sent via second-class postal service.
- Faster delivery: If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote.
Celebrate the wild and untamed spirit of Pan – order your replica figurine today!
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.