Bronze Figure of one of the Penates in the British Museum, May 2014

Object type: figure


Museum number: 1899,0218.46


Description:

Bronze figure of one of the Penates. This example carries a cornucopia, ensuring that the family will be well provided with the necessities of life.


Culture/period: Roman


Date: 1stC-3rdC


Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Rome (near);
(Europe,Italy,Lazio,Rome (province),Rome)


Materials: bronze


Dimensions: Height: 12.7 centimetres


Acquisition name: Donated by: Miss L F N Preston


Department: Greek & Roman Antiquities


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