Ancient Roman Lead Votive model, 金星の
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Ancient Roman lead votive model of Venus, standing nude in a classical pose with one arm raised to the head and the other on the hip, about 110 mm tall, from the 1st–2nd century AD, in good condition with a pale grey-beige patina, authentic original, acquired in 2026 from a Dutch dealer via a fair.
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Ancient Roman lead votive figurine of Venus, shown standing nude in a graceful pose upon a small integral base. One arm is raised towards the head while the other rests at the hip, a familiar classical stance associated with depictions of the goddess of love and beauty.
The figure is rendered in a simplified but expressive manner, with emphasis on the feminine form and elegant silhouette.
-> Small votive images of Venus were offered in the Roman world as personal devotional objects, reflecting the goddess’s wide appeal in both public and private religion. As Venus was associated not only with love and beauty, but also with fertility, prosperity and protection, such figures could be dedicated in temples, shrines or domestic settings as acts of prayer, thanksgiving or hope for divine favour.
Height: ± 110,7 mm
Condition: good and solid condition with good detail. The surface displays a pale grey to beige patina with deposits and signs of wear consistent with age and use. The figure stands unsupported with a slight lean to one side. Should be handled or displayed with care of an ancient artefact.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> The miniature size and softness of the lead material indicates this object was votive and had ritual or magical purposes.
The colour and weight of lead is traditionally associated with the underworld and magic.
A similar association can be found in lead curse tablets which were often folded, rolled or pierced.
-> Aphrodite, derived from the Phoenician goddess Astarte and known in Roman mythology as Venus was the goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and fertility. In Roman society prospective brides offered Venus a gift before their wedding. Her attributes included the winged godling Eros, a mirror, cockle shell, dove, apple and myrtle wreath.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman lead votive figurine of Venus, shown standing nude in a graceful pose upon a small integral base. One arm is raised towards the head while the other rests at the hip, a familiar classical stance associated with depictions of the goddess of love and beauty.
The figure is rendered in a simplified but expressive manner, with emphasis on the feminine form and elegant silhouette.
-> Small votive images of Venus were offered in the Roman world as personal devotional objects, reflecting the goddess’s wide appeal in both public and private religion. As Venus was associated not only with love and beauty, but also with fertility, prosperity and protection, such figures could be dedicated in temples, shrines or domestic settings as acts of prayer, thanksgiving or hope for divine favour.
Height: ± 110,7 mm
Condition: good and solid condition with good detail. The surface displays a pale grey to beige patina with deposits and signs of wear consistent with age and use. The figure stands unsupported with a slight lean to one side. Should be handled or displayed with care of an ancient artefact.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> The miniature size and softness of the lead material indicates this object was votive and had ritual or magical purposes.
The colour and weight of lead is traditionally associated with the underworld and magic.
A similar association can be found in lead curse tablets which were often folded, rolled or pierced.
-> Aphrodite, derived from the Phoenician goddess Astarte and known in Roman mythology as Venus was the goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and fertility. In Roman society prospective brides offered Venus a gift before their wedding. Her attributes included the winged godling Eros, a mirror, cockle shell, dove, apple and myrtle wreath.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
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文化
Ancient Roman
世紀/年代
1st-2nd century AD
商品名
of Venus, Votive model
取得先
Dealer at a fair
取得年
2026
素材
Lead
取得国
Netherlands
コンディション
Good
前所有者の取得先
Dealer at a fair
前所有者 - 取得年
2026
前所有者 - 取得国
Netherlands
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
