Spartan votives from Laconian Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia
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A collection of lead votive offerings from the Spartan cult sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Artemis Orthia. The collection consists of two female figures shown in profile, an unidentified trellis shape and four representations of wreaths or garlands.
Culture
Greek, Laconian (Sparta), Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia, 6th to 4th Century BC
Size
Votives are between 2 to 5 cms tall, the stand 19 x 9 cms
Condition
Losses as shown, mounted on a black painted display stand
Provenance
Ex. deceased estate, Wimbledon, UK; acquired c. 1980’s from a mid 20th Century collection
The World Museum Liverpool contains a vast collection of these votives, some of which can be seen on their website here:
https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/artifact/wreath-fragment-5