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.
Greek Coins (299)
Ancient and Medieval Asia (6)
The Roman Republic (137)
The Roman Empire (276)
Barbaric and Migration Period Coinage (8)
The Byzantine Empire (21)
Islam (3)
Tessere e Gettoni (23)
World Coins (138)
Russian Wire Coins (151)
Large Lots (66)
Replica Coins (9)
Antiquities (50)
Results PDF
Terms Of Sale
Bid Increments
Shipping
My Bids
Watched