Thingiverse

Boy with Ball

by ibudmen

25 Downloads

92 Likes

0 Makes

From the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
[Limestone statue of a wreathed boy holding a ball or piece of fruit](http://metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/242033)
Period: Hellenistic or Early Imperial
Date: 3rd century B.C.–1st century A.D.
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: Overall: 40 1/4 x 13 x 11 1/2in. (102.2 x 33 x 29.2cm)
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Accession Number: 74.51.2481

The above model was 3d printed by a robot and hand finished to look like aged metal.

3D Scan 3d scanning art art history boy with ball History met met3d metropolitan Metropolitan Museum of Art met museum nyc scan sculpture

Source

Thingiverse

What you need to print this: Intermediate Medium confidence

Why?

supports needed · large print

Single piece Supports required

Supports 2/3

Assembly 0/3

Settings 1/3

Bed size 2/3

Post-process 0/3

Printer

FDM / FFF

File format

STL

Material

Min. bed size

200 mm (Large)

Software

Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar

Frequently Asked Questions

Which 3D printer is suitable for Boy with Ball?

Any FDM printer should handle Boy with Ball just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1, Prusa MK4, Creality Ender 3, Anycubic Kobra. A minimum build volume of 200 mm is recommended.

Does Boy with Ball need supports when printing?

Yes, Boy with Ball will probably need supports for the overhangs. Tree supports work well here and are easier to remove than regular ones.

What file format is Boy with Ball available in?

Boy with Ball is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through Thingiverse.

Is Boy with Ball free to download?

Yes, Boy with Ball is available as a free download through Thingiverse. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.

No ratings yet

No comments yet – be the first!

Similar Models

6 Suggestions

Boy with Ball

Similar Models

Add to Collection