Another cause of dissatisfaction existed. It had long been customary among heathen nations to make use of small images or shrines to represent their favorite objects of worship. Portable statues were modeled after the great image of Diana, and were widely circulated in the countries along the shores of the Mediterranean. Models of the temple which enshrined the idol were also eagerly sought. Both were regarded as objects of worship, and were carried at the head of processions, and on journeys and military expeditions. An extensive and profitable business had grown up at Ephesus from the manufacture and sale of these shrines and images.{LP 142.1}

Der blev også udvist en anden utilfredshed. Iblandt hedenske folk har det længe været skik at bruge små billeder eller altre til at vise deres yndede tilbedelsesgenstande. Transportable statuer blev afbilledet efter Dianas store billede, og spredt vidt omkring i landene langt middelhavskysten. Modeller af det tempel som omgav afguden blev så opsøgt ivrigt. Begge blev betragtet som genstand for tilbedelse, og blev båret i processionernes midte, og på rejser og militær operationer. En udbredt og udbytterig forretning var vokset op i Effesus ved salg af disse minitempler og billeder.