Votive left eye

Made:
200 BCE-100 CE in Roman Empire
Votive left eye, bronze, Roman, 200BC-100AD. Black background.

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Votive left eye, bronze, Roman, 200BC-100AD. Black background.
Science Museum Group Collection
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Votive left eye, bronze, Roman, 200BC-100AD

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 – in this case a left eye. The original owner may have been experiencing blindness or infection. This example is made from bronze, the use of which may indicate a wealthy owner as most votives were made from terracotta.

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A634943
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
overall: 28 mm x 45 mm x 3 mm, .02 kg
type:
votive offering
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust