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ROMAN VOTIVE BONE ENTHRONED GOD

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ROMAN VOTIVE BONE ENTHRONED GOD
ROMAN VOTIVE BONE ENTHRONED GOD
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Ca. 1st-2nd century AD. A votive bone carving depicting a seated deity of great intricacy and meticulous detail. The figure is shown enthroned upon an elaborately ornamented seat, with incised details carefully rendered upon the deity's garment. The reverse of the carving is equally worked, attesting to the high level of skill possessed by its creator. Roman votive bone carvings were popular in the ancient world as objects of religious devotion and were often created in a variety of sizes and forms. Many were carved from animal bones and were intended to be offered as votive offerings to deities, in the hopes of gaining their favor or assistance.Size: L:30mm / W:20mm ; 4.19gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly an English private collection, bought before 2000.
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ROMAN VOTIVE BONE ENTHRONED GOD

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