£ 150.00
A hollow moulded terracotta figure depicting the goddess Venus wearing an elaborate headdress. She is shown standing, holding a palm frond in her left hand and a wreath in her right. The back is decorated with grooves and a raised element in the cente which may represent a sea-shell. The base is close over. Mounted on a purpose-made metal stand (height including stand 11 cms).
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Venus was an ancient Italian goddess associated with fields and gardens, who was later identified by the Romans with the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite and she became associated as a goddess of fertility, victory and even prostitution.
To find out more about terracotta votive statuettes please see our relevant blog post: Gifts to the Gods.
| Weight | 761 g |
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| Dimensions | W 5.8 x H 7.8 cm |
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| Roman Mythology |
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