Terracotta votive figurine representing seated woman suckling child

Made:
400-50 BCE in Greece
maker:
Greek
Terracotta votive figurine representing seated woman suckling child

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

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655613
Materials:
earthenware (terracotta)
Measurements:
height 162 mm
length 54 mm
approx.: width 60 mm
type:
votive child, votive mother and figurine

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