Etruscan Terracotta Votive model, of a heart
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
Rare Etruscan Votive Heart
Culture:
Etruscan
Date:
4th century B.C.
Description:
Terracotta anatomical votive representing a human heart, modeled in full volume with conical lower apex and rounded shoulders. The upper portion shows a narrow circular cavity typical of votive hearts rather than functional vessels. Crafted in coarse reddish clay with natural inclusions and surface patina from ancient burial. Such votive hearts were dedicated in healing sanctuaries to deities of life and health, symbolizing prayers for vitality, affections, or cardiovascular healing.
Dimensions: Height 95 mm; Diameter 70 mm.
Condition:
Stable with minor surface crack and ancient mineral accretions; no restoration.
Provenance:
Belgian Private colletion, acquired before the 1970s.
Rare Etruscan Votive Heart
Culture:
Etruscan
Date:
4th century B.C.
Description:
Terracotta anatomical votive representing a human heart, modeled in full volume with conical lower apex and rounded shoulders. The upper portion shows a narrow circular cavity typical of votive hearts rather than functional vessels. Crafted in coarse reddish clay with natural inclusions and surface patina from ancient burial. Such votive hearts were dedicated in healing sanctuaries to deities of life and health, symbolizing prayers for vitality, affections, or cardiovascular healing.
Dimensions: Height 95 mm; Diameter 70 mm.
Condition:
Stable with minor surface crack and ancient mineral accretions; no restoration.
Provenance:
Belgian Private colletion, acquired before the 1970s.
Details
Culture
Etruscan
Century/ Timeframe
4th century B.C
Name of object
of a heart, Votive model
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2022
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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