Votives eyes, Roman, 200 BCE-100 CE
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 – in this case a person’s eyes. They may have been experiencing blindness or infection. This example is reputedly from the Roman Empire and is made from bronze. The use of bronze may indicate a wealthy owner as most votives were made from terracotta. maker…
- Science Museum, London
- votive offering
- Science Museum, London
- votive offering
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- 2019-06-09T11:33:58.919Z
- 2019-06-09T11:33:58.919Z