What is the Minotaur?

The Minotaur is a creature from Greek mythology with the body of a man and the head of a bull, born of Pasiphae, queen of Crete, and the sacred bull of Poseidon. He was confined within the Labyrinth of Crete — a maze built by Daedalus — and later defeated by the hero Theseus with the help of Ariadne's thread.

What does the Minotaur symbolise?

The Minotaur represents strength, instinct, and the tension between control and primal nature. He is a figure of tragedy as much as terror — imprisoned, not by choice, in a labyrinth not of his making. In Greek mythology he embodies the boundary between the human and the animal, the civilised and the wild.

What is the Minotaur sculpture made of?

The Minotaur sculpture is hand-sculpted from bonded marble with 24K gold-plated sterling silver (925) horns. Height: 17 cm | 6.7 inch. Weight: 0.5 kg | 1.1 lbs. Each piece is individually cast — natural variations in the marble mean no two are identical.

Is the Minotaur sculpture a limited edition?

Yes — the Minotaur sculpture is a limited edition object, hand-sculpted and cast in a limited quantity. Each piece is individually made; natural variations in the marble and gold-plated horns mean no two are identical.

How long does it take to process and ship?

The Minotaur sculpture requires up to 10 business days processing time before dispatch, due to its handcrafted and limited edition nature.

How does the Minotaur sculpture relate to the Ariadne jewelry in the THEA line?

The Minotaur and Ariadne are two sides of the same myth. Ariadne — daughter of King Minos of Crete — gave Theseus the thread that allowed him to navigate the Labyrinth and slay the Minotaur. The Ariadne pendant, ring, and earring in the THEA line reference her side of that story. The Minotaur sculpture represents the other — the creature at the centre of the maze.

How do I care for the Minotaur sculpture?

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and direct sunlight. Handle with care — the gold-plated sterling silver horns are delicate. Display away from high-traffic areas to prevent accidental damage.

Minotaur sculpture

$594.00

Minotaur sculpture

Name: Minotaur sculpture
Brand: Macabre Gadgets
Price: 594.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$594.00

Materials: bonded marble, 24K gold-plated sterling silver (925) horns
Dimensions: 17 cm | 6.7 inch height · 0.5 kg | 1.1 lbs
Edition: limited edition — handcrafted in limited quantity
Processing: up to 10 business days
Type: standing figurine from the knee up — sculptural home decor object
Handcrafted: individually made — natural variations in colour and detail make each piece unique
Sustainability: 1 tree planted per product sold · vegan materials · eco-friendly production

The Minotaur sculpture by Macabre Gadgets is a hand-sculpted limited edition figurine in bonded marble — the body of a man, the head of a bull, cast in stone and crowned with 24K gold-plated sterling silver horns. A mythological presence for a considered interior.

The Minotaur — Asterion — was the son of Pasiphae, queen of Crete, and the sacred bull of Poseidon. Born of divine punishment and human transgression, he was imprisoned in the Labyrinth built by Daedalus beneath the palace of Knossos, fed on tribute from Athens, and slain by the hero Theseus with the help of Ariadne’s thread. He is one of the most haunting figures in Greek mythology: monstrous by birth, tragic by circumstance, neither fully human nor fully divine.

The sculpture captures him as a standing figure — from the knee up, powerful and still, the bull’s head carried with a weight that is neither aggressive nor defeated. The bonded marble body carries the texture and presence of ancient stone. The gold-plated sterling silver horns are the single point of ornament — precise, deliberate, and unmistakably contemporary against the raw surface of the marble. The contrast is the point: ancient myth, modern object.

At 17 cm, the sculpture is designed for the interior — a desk, a shelf, a coffee table. An object that holds its own in a minimal space and rewards close attention. Each piece is individually hand-sculpted and cast; natural variations in the marble mean no two are identical.

The Minotaur and Ariadne are two sides of the same myth. Explore the Ariadne pendant, ring, and earring in the THEA line.

Part of THEA — a line of mythological and architectural jewelry and objects by Macabre Gadgets, inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman art. THEA presents sculptural work as wearable and displayable fragments of classical antiquity. THEA by Macabre Gadgets — mythological and architectural jewelry line.