Votive figure of a child lying in cradle, Roman, 200 BCE-200 CE
- Made:
- 200 BCE-200 CE in Roman Empire
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Votive figure, child lying in cradle, terracotta, Roman
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Votive figure, child lying in cradle, terracotta, Roman, 200BC-200AD
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 votive offering shows a child lying in a cradle and is made from terracotta. Infant mortality was quite high and this offering may have been made for a sick child. On a more positive note, it may equally have been given as thanks for the safe delivery of a child.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A634997
- Materials:
- terracotta
- Measurements:
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overall: 52 mm x 102 mm x 52 mm, .13kg
- type:
- votive offering
