This is a really special sculpture, at once ancient & modern. I'm not sure if it duplicates any specific ancient Greek sculpture, but it's quite consistent with real objects made in the 8th century BC. It has a very interesting silhouette that makes it stand out on any tabletop, while a complex surface pattern makes it pleasing to examine close up. It's very solid, though I do think it would look better with a base. However, it's easy enough to place it on something (I've got it on a small wooden box) that works to frame it nicely.