Lead figure of a woman, late 7th–early 6th century


Lead figure of a woman, Archaic, late 7th–early 6th century , Greek, Laconian, Lead, Height: 1 5/8 in. ( cm), Miscellaneous-Lead, 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 to the Classical period, were dedicated to the goddess Artemis Orthia in Sparta


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