Artemide eLive Auction 34
5-6 October 2024
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Lot 1152:
VOTIVE BRONZE EYE
Roman Republic, c. 4th - 2nd century BC.
Oval plaque in the shape of a left eye, opened, with well rendered details.
Dimensions: 37.5 x 31 mm.
Weight: 18.98. Rare and fascinating. This example is made from bronze, the use of which may indicate a wealthy owner as most votives were made from terracotta. 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 left eye. The original owner may have been experiencing blindness or infection.
Roman Republic, c. 4th - 2nd century BC.
Oval plaque in the shape of a left eye, opened, with well rendered details.
Dimensions: 37.5 x 31 mm.
Weight: 18.98. Rare and fascinating. This example is made from bronze, the use of which may indicate a wealthy owner as most votives were made from terracotta. 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 left eye. The original owner may have been experiencing blindness or infection.
Start price € 50
Current price € 240
Bids: 16
No more available for sale.
Current price € 240
Bids: 16
No more available for sale.
