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Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century
  • Roman Bronze Votive Offering Plaque 1st Century, 2nd Century
  • Bronze
  • 4.5 x 7 in (11.43 x 17.78 cm)
  • Inv: 3018 Von Schmidt Famil...
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A bronze votive plaque This plaque has a rectangular center section with an engraved border, followed by two end portions, with incised lines at the end. It is believed this was part of a larger piece.These plaques were of religious significance and used in rituals.

The plaque has what is believed to be a partial inscription and multiple figures. Many military and civilian pieces alike were engraved in this style, unless the material was softer at which time it could be "scratched" onto the surface. This item is partially corroded.

These plaques were something specifically designed to be submitted in an offering manner to the gods. These plaques sometimes had clear and professional engravings, or at other times simple scratched messages to the gods. These were then submitted to rivers or lakes along with other items. Sometimes these items included shields and swords in relation to military figures, but at other times it could have anything of value.

These votive plaques are unique and clearly relate to a culture that existed for hundreds of years.

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