File:Votive face, Roman, 200 BCE-200 CE Wellcome L0058430.jpg

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Votive face, Roman, 200 BCE-200 CE
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Votive face, Roman, 200 BCE-200 CE
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Made from terracotta, this votive offering is in the shape of a face with painted features. Votive offerings were given to Greek and Roman healing gods such as Asklepios as a request or thanks for a cure. Votives are usually in the shape of the body part afflicted and give some indication as to what the person was experiencing. In this case, the face-shaped votive may indicate a skin condition. Most votives are made from terracotta but some are made from bronze, indicating a wealthy owner.

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Place made: Roman Republic and Empire

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Keywords: votive offering

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  • Library reference: Science Museum A634923
  • Photo number: L0058430
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