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Roman bust of 'Minerva' 2nd to 5th Century AD. Ref. MA/1
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Roman bust of ‘Minerva’ 2nd – 5th Century AD. Ref. MA/1
On offer is this superb little bust of ‘Minerva’, uncovered by metal detecting in Britain. She was possibly an adornment to a belt or even a harness of a horse or other item of horse tack..Minerva was a popular goddess with the Romans. Modelled on the Greek goddess, Anthena, she was often shown with a ‘Greek-style’ helmet. The daughter of Jupiter, Minerva was worshipped throughout Italy and was part of the holy Capitoline triad with Jupiter and Juno. This Triad was the centre of the Roman state religion. She was the goddess of medicine and doctors, and, once equated with the Greek Anthena, she also became the goddess of war. No wonder that she was held in high esteem by the Roman soldiers – and, what better ally to have when in war!
The Romans celebrated her festival from March 19 to the 23rd. The temple of Minerva on the Aventine Hill became an important centre of the Arts for much of the Roman republic.
The Romans were very superstitious and, when they brought their various gods to the heathen Britons, they combined Minerva with the local god, Sulis. Sulis was the local god of wisdom.
The ‘Minerva’ bust, as shown in the photos, measures 22 mm in height 11mm in width. Cast in bronze, she has stood the ravages of time fairly well.
Price R660.00
Postage R35.00
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