About this 3D model

This marble sculpture depicts an artichoke, usually found adorning brick walls or fences for security and decoration. In the past artichokes and other fruits such as pineapples were considered fruits for the rich, hence why many people took to decorating their house with representations of them. Scanned by the team at Trnio. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.