replica

(noun)

An exact copy.

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Examples of replica in the following topics:

  • Jelling Stones

    • Replicas made from plaster casts in the twentieth century recreate the stones' polychromatic appearances.
    • This plaster-cast replica gives us an idea of the original polychromatic appearance of the Jelling Stones.
  • Conflicts

    • Many commercial replicas have been created to sell to tourists, altering the original intent of the object.
  • Molecular and Cellular Cloning

    • In general, the word "cloning" means the creation of a perfect replica; however, in biology, the re-creation of a whole organism is referred to as "reproductive cloning."
    • The nuclear DNA duplicates by the process of mitosis, which creates an exact replica of the genetic material.
  • Memory Distortions and Biases

    • Memories are not stored as exact replicas of reality; rather, they are modified and reconstructed during recall.
  • Rituals

    • The rebuilding process is based on descriptions from ancient documents and ensures that the recreations are exact replicas of the shrines that were taken down.
  • Rise of the Holy Roman Empire

    • Replica of the Magdeburger Reiter, equestrian monument traditionally regarded as portrait of Otto I (Magdeburg, original c. 1240).
  • Hammurabi's Code

    • Replicas are located at other museums throughout the world.
  • The Parthenon

    • A reconstruction of Athena Parthenos by Phidias, from the replica of the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
  • Bronze Sculpture in the Greek Early Classical Period

    • The Romans were very fond of Greek art, and collecting marble replicas of was a sign of status, wealth, and intelligence in the Roman world.
  • The Zapotec

    • This jade replica illustrates the fierce military presence that initially expanded the Zapotec holdings during Monte Albán phase 2.
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