Lead figure of a goddess with spear, probably Athena, Archaic, 6th–5th century B.C., Greek, Laconian, Lead, Height: 1 15/16 in. (5 cm), Miscellaneous-Lead, Small flat votive figurines of cast lead have been found in great quantities at the ancient sanctuaries of Laconia; over one hundred thousand, dating from the seventh century B.C. to the Classical period, were dedicated to the goddess Artemis Orthia in Sparta
Keywords:
Lead figure, goddess, spear, Athena, Archaic, 6th–5th century B.C, Greek, Laconian, Lead, Height, 1 15/16, 5 cm, Miscellaneous-Lead, Small flat, votive, figurines, cast lead, great quantities, ancient sanctuaries, Laconia, hundred thousand, dating, seventh century, B.C, Classical period, dedicated, goddess Artemis, Orthia, Sparta
Image ID:
The watermark in the image will not appear on the final download.