Etruscan Terracotta Votive model, of a hand
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
Etruscan Votive Hand
Culture:
Etruscan
Date:
4th century B.C.
Description:
Terracotta votive fragment representing a human hand, modeled with the fingers closed and the thumb slightly protruding along the side. Compact pale orange clay with small dark inclusions, typical of central Italic production. The surface shows minor ancient wear and a natural burial patina. These anatomical ex-votos were dedicated in healing sanctuaries to invoke divine protection or express gratitude for recovery of the corresponding body part.
Dimensions: Height 101 mm; Width 40 mm.
Condition:
Good condition, with minor edge wear and no modern restoration. Surface stable with authentic mineral deposits.
Provenance:
Ex Moshe Dayan collection , Israel : ez harvith collection, MI acquired in 1970
Etruscan Votive Hand
Culture:
Etruscan
Date:
4th century B.C.
Description:
Terracotta votive fragment representing a human hand, modeled with the fingers closed and the thumb slightly protruding along the side. Compact pale orange clay with small dark inclusions, typical of central Italic production. The surface shows minor ancient wear and a natural burial patina. These anatomical ex-votos were dedicated in healing sanctuaries to invoke divine protection or express gratitude for recovery of the corresponding body part.
Dimensions: Height 101 mm; Width 40 mm.
Condition:
Good condition, with minor edge wear and no modern restoration. Surface stable with authentic mineral deposits.
Provenance:
Ex Moshe Dayan collection , Israel : ez harvith collection, MI acquired in 1970
Details
Culture
Etruscan
Century/ Timeframe
4th century B.C.
Name of object
of a hand, 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
Spain
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