Ca. AD 200 - 300 .
A bronze figurine representing Minerva. She is depicted in a standing position, draped in a long and intricately incised tunic with carefully rendered folds. Her hands are raised, and her face is finely detailed. The figurine is further adorned with a helmet with a back extended crest. Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and the sponsor of arts, trade, and strategy. Mounted on a custom-made stand.
In ancient Roman belief and mythology, Fortuna was the goddess of fortune, luck, and fate. She played a significant role in the lives of individuals and society as a whole, representing the unpredictable and capricious nature of destiny. Fortuna was depicted as a goddess with various attributes, often holding a cornucopia symbolizing abundance, a rudder representing control over fate, and a wheel known as the "Wheel of Fortune." The wheel symbolized the ever-changing nature of fortune, with individuals rising and falling in luck and status throughout their lives. The Romans believed that Fortuna governed the outcomes of human endeavors, influencing success or failure in various aspects of life, including wealth, health, love, and career. She was worshiped through rituals and prayers, particularly during times of uncertainty or when seeking favor in important endeavors. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 96.9.285.
Size: 110mm x 50mm; Weight: 260g
Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.