Etruscan Terracotta Votive model, of a foot.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 380 - € 450
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Description from the seller
Etruscan Votive Foot Fragment
Culture:
Etruscan
Date:
5th century B.C.
Description:
Fragment of a votive foot in light buff terracotta, modeled with marked toes and traces of ancient red pigment on the surface. The piece preserves part of the instep and metatarsal area, with the upper break corresponding to the ankle section. Made of coarse, porous clay typical of early Etruscan production, possibly from Veii or Chiusi workshops. These votive limbs were offered in sanctuaries as thanks or supplication for healing of specific body parts, predating the widespread Hellenistic votive tradition.
Dimensions: Length 110 mm.
Condition:
Fragmentary but stable; ancient break at ankle; surface with mineral deposits and traces of original pigment; no modern restoration.
Provenance:
Private Belgian collection , acquired before the 1970s.
Etruscan Votive Foot Fragment
Culture:
Etruscan
Date:
5th century B.C.
Description:
Fragment of a votive foot in light buff terracotta, modeled with marked toes and traces of ancient red pigment on the surface. The piece preserves part of the instep and metatarsal area, with the upper break corresponding to the ankle section. Made of coarse, porous clay typical of early Etruscan production, possibly from Veii or Chiusi workshops. These votive limbs were offered in sanctuaries as thanks or supplication for healing of specific body parts, predating the widespread Hellenistic votive tradition.
Dimensions: Length 110 mm.
Condition:
Fragmentary but stable; ancient break at ankle; surface with mineral deposits and traces of original pigment; no modern restoration.
Provenance:
Private Belgian collection , acquired before the 1970s.
Details
Culture
Etruscan
Century/ Timeframe
5th century B.C.
Name of object
of a foot., Votive model
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2022
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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