Votive statue of woman and child, terracotta, probably Roman, 200 BCE-200 CE

Made:
200 BCE-200 CE in Italy
Votive statue of woman and child, terracotta, probably Roman, 200 BCE-200 CE Votive statue of woman and child, terracotta, probably Roman

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Votive statue of woman and child, terracotta, probably Roman
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Votive statue of woman and child breastfeeding, terracotta, probably Roman, 200BC-200AD

Votive offerings are representations of body parts. They are usually presented at the shrine of a particular deity, either in the hope of a cure or as thanks for one. This terracotta statue features a seated woman breastfeeding a child. It may have been intended to ensure a safe delivery during childbirth.

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A637005
Materials:
terracotta
Measurements:
overall: 195 mm x 78 mm x 68 mm, .31 kg
type:
votive child, votive mother and statue