Votive statue of woman and child, terracotta, probably Roman, 200 BCE-200 CE
- Made:
- 200 BCE-200 CE in Italy
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LicenseVotive statue of woman and child breastfeeding, terracotta
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Votive statue of woman and child, terracotta, probably Roman
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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:
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overall: 195 mm x 78 mm x 68 mm, .31 kg
- type:
- votive child, votive mother and statue
