Illustration
This glazed and painted terracotta face of uncertain provenance was probably intended as a votive offering, probably for the healing of a skin condition. Votive offerings were often dedicated at the temples of gods associated with healing, such as Asclepius, Apollo, or Thoth. Originally made c. 200 BCE - 200 CE, the piece is now part of the collection of the Science Museum in London, UK.
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Museum, S. (2019, April 20). Roman Votive Face. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10477/roman-votive-face/
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Museum, Science. "Roman Votive Face." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 20, 2019. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10477/roman-votive-face/.
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Museum, Science. "Roman Votive Face." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 20 Apr 2019, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10477/roman-votive-face/. Web. 20 May 2025.
