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LicenseVotive left eye, bronze, Roman, 200BC-100AD. Black background.
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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
- Object Number:
- A634943
- type:
- votive offering
- taxonomy:
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- animal remains
- organ - animal material
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust
