Votive left arm
- Made:
- 200 BCE-100 CE in Roman Empire
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Votive left arm, 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. This example shows a left arm made from bronze. It is believed to be Roman. It is unclear what the devotee may have been experiencing. The use of bronze 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:
- A634944
- Materials:
- bronze
- Measurements:
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overall: 15 mm x 85 mm x 17 mm, 0.06kg
- type:
- votive offering
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust
