Votive left eye
- Made:
- 200 BCE-100 CE in Roman Empire
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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:
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overall: 28 mm x 45 mm x 3 mm, .02 kg
- type:
- votive offering
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust
