Terracotta votive figurine representing seated female suckling child

Made:: 400-50

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Terracotta votive figurine representing seated female suckling child, Greek influence, 400BC-50BC

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Category:: Classical & Medieval Medicine

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A655611

Materials:: earthenware (terracotta)

type:: votive child, votive mother and figurine

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Terracotta votive figurine representing seated female suckling child

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