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THBRoman Bronze Votive Figure Tyche-Fortuna
Lot 58
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Mar 9, 2023
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2023-03-09 10:00:00
2023-03-09 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
**First Time At Auction**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A beautifully preserved leaded bronze votive figure of the goddess Tyche-Fortuna, the goddess of fortune, chance, and luck, draped in long robes and carrying a cornucopia, a symbol of her abundance. Her idyllic visage is crowned by a modius: a cylindrical crown representing a grain measure, and therefore the fecundity of the wearer. One hand is extended as if she once held another implement - most likely a rudder representing her role as controller of destinies. Fortuna was one of the most common deities worshipped in a domestic context, and she is often depicted, as she is here, with a sign of her wealth - the modius - in order to bring prosperity and luck. You can imagine standing before this beautiful figure on a home altar, asking the goddess to bring wealth to your family and friends. Size: 1.5" W x 3.6" H (3.8 cm x 9.1 cm)
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA; ex-New York, USA collection, 2004-2019; ex-British collection, acquired from Royal Athena in 1998
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#177261Missing proper right hand. Reattached to plinth with adhesive visible. Otherwise, nice preservation of detail and rich patina throughout.Condition
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