Figurine of Minerva

Description: This Roman bronze figurine depicts Minerva (goddess of wisdom and healing) in aegis (protective cloak) and tunic with her right arm raised. It dates from AD 300-400 and was found in the Roman temple at Lamyatt Beacon, Bruton.
Accession Loan No.: TTNCM : 24/1991/4
Collection Class: Roman
Common Name: figurine of Minerva
Simple Name: figurine
Period Classification: Roman (AD 43-410)
Production Date: 300-400
Material: metal, bronze
Collector / Excavator: C M Bennett
Collection Site Name: Lamyatt Beacon
Collection Parish: Lamyat
Collection County: Somerset
Collection Country: England
Collection Continent: Europe

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On Display: Museum of Somerset

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Timothy Ambrose

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It would be useful for the viewer to have some indication of scale or measurements.

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