
Lead figure of a winged goddess, possibly Artemis Orthia
Summary
Small flat votive figurines of cast lead have been found in great quantities at the ancient sanctuaries of Laconia; over one hundred thousand, dating from the seventh century B.C. to the Classical period, were dedicated to the goddess Artemis Orthia in Sparta.
Archaic
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Date
0600 - 0599
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication (CC0)