Votive figuring of woman breastfeeding

Made:
350-50
Votive figuring of woman breastfeeding

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Terracotta votive figurine representing seated woman suckling child, Greek influence, from south Italy, 350BC-50BC

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655615
Materials:
earthenware (terracotta)
Measurements:
height 141 mm
length 65 mm
width 49 mm
type:
votive child, votive mother and figurine
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust