Description Delphinus the Dolphin King Alanda Calmus (Scotland) Mixed-media Sculpture Needle-felted wool around a wire armature, mounted with hand-painted epoxy clay to locally sourced (Moray Coast) driftwood base. height 30cm length 25cm width 8cm THIS ARTWORK SHIPS THE UK. PLEASE CHECK ANY CUSTOM FEES THAT MAY APPLY IN YOUR COUNTRY. THANK YOU. In Greek mythology, Delphinus was a dolphin-shaped sea daemon in loyal servant to the god Poseidon. When Poseidon was trying to woo the nereid Amphirite, she fled his advances. Delphinus was sent to find her and persuade her to agree to the marriage. For his service, Poseidon placed him as a constellation amongst the stars. The small constellation of Delphinus can be seen from late summer through to Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. World shipping included in price.
