Lot 19
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A hollow pottery foot, shown wearing a sandal with thin straps, of slender appearance and with a delineated big toe nail. The Roman people, similar to many ancient Mediterranean cultures, had a tradition of offering terracotta representations of everyday objects, animals, human figures like babies, and body parts at sanctuaries. After heads, the most frequently offered anatomical votives are the hands and the feet, which were often injured by people in physically active careers such as soldiers or farmers - indeed, many examples of feet (although not this one) show signs of bunions or calluses. Naturally, local artisans created an industry to make and sell these votive offerings, selling pottery and bronze models to supplicants. Size: 6.75" W x 7.75" H (17.1 cm x 19.7 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex private Long Island, New York, USA collection
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#129626
- Condition: Repaired at ankle. Ancient loss to two smallest toes. Nice remaining detail.
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