Lead figure of a goddess with spear and aegis, probably Athena 6th–5th century Greek, Laconian 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 Lead figure of a goddess with spear and aegis, probably Athena 251622 Greek, Laconian, Lead figure of a goddess with spear and aegis, probably Athena, 6th?5th century , Lead, Height: 1 7/16 in. ( cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Ar
Lead figure of a goddess with spear and aegis, probably Athena 6th–5th century Greek, Laconian 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 Lead figure of a goddess with spear and aegis, probably Athena 251622 Greek, Laconian, Lead figure of a goddess with spear and aegis, probably Athena, 6th?5th century , Lead, Height: 1 7/16 in. ( cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of A. J. B. Wace, 1924 ()
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