Votive pregnant female, Roman, 200 BCE-200 CE
- Made:
- 200 BCE-200 CE in Roman Empire
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LicenseVotive pregnant female, terracotta, incomplete, probably Roman
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Votive pregnant female, terracotta, incomplete, probably Roman
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Votive pregnant female, terracotta, incomplete, probably Roman, 200BC-200AD
Votive offerings were given to the gods either in the hope of a cure or as thanks for one and were made in the shape of the afflicted body part. This pregnant female terracotta figure, which unfortunately is missing its head and arms, suggests that a woman was hoping for the safe delivery of her child. This object is believed to be Roman.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A634991
- Materials:
- terracotta
- Measurements:
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overall: 160 mm x 78 mm x 75 mm, .27 kg
- type:
- votive offering
