Small votive organ of unknown type

Made:
200BCE-200CE in Italy
Small votive organ of unknown type Small votive organ of unknown type Small votive organ of unknown type

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Small votive organ of unknown type, built up from coiled strips of terracotta, probably Roman, 200BCE-200BC

Votive offerings are those left in sacred places to ask for, or express gratitude for, healing. They are often made in the shape of the affected body part. Some are bespoke pieces, cast in expensive metals such as bronze. Others are mass-produced from cheaper materials such as terracotta and wax. Although it originated in earlier cultures, the phenomenon thrived in Ancient Roman Italy between 400 and 100 BC. It persists today in many faiths, including Christianity and Hinduism.

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659676
Materials:
terracotta
Measurements:
overall: 41 mm x 40 mm x 38 mm, .04 kg
type:
votive viscera
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust