Votive statue of woman and child, terracotta, probably Roman, 200 BCE-200 CE
- Made:
- 200 BCE-200 CE in Italy
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Votive statue of woman and child, terracotta, probably Roman, 200BC-200AD. Full view, black background.
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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.
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- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Object Number:
- A637005
- type:
- votive mother
- taxonomy:
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- visual and verbal communication
- sculpture
- votive offering
- votive figure
- votive offering
- votive figure
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