Religion, cult and death

Statuette einer sitzenden Muttergottheit

Statuette of a seated mother goddess

The goddess wears a thin undergarment, the tunica, belted under the breast, and over it an outer garment made of heavy cloth, the palla. She sits on a high-backed throne. There are fruits on the robe in her lap and she holds an apple in her left hand.

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Statuette eines Löwen

Statuette of a lion

The lion stands upright with its head held high and its muscles tense. The mouth is wide open. The eyes are set deep under the strong brow arches in the strikingly modeled skull. Strong, dense tufts of fur form the powerful mane, which reaches deep down to the back and chest.

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Statuette einer Göttin mit KindStatuette einer Göttin mit Kind

Statuette of a goddess with child

The upright goddess carries a naked boy on her left arm, facing the viewer. In her right hand she holds a jug. The figure is dressed in a floor-length robe that is tied over the left shoulder and leaves the right breast exposed.

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Venus

Statuette of Venus

The goddess is depicted with a naked upper body. The facial expression is determined by large almond-shaped eyes under curved brow arches. The long parted hair is gathered into a bun at the nape of the neck. She wears a tiara over her forehead.

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Statuette der sitzenden Minerva

Statuette of seated Minerva

The goddess Minerva sits on a throne. To the left of it is her round shield, which she holds with her left hand. She is dressed in a thin undergarment and a cloak that covers her upper body and shoulders.

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Statuette einer sitzenden Muttergottheit mit Hund

Statuette of a seated mother goddess with a dog

The goddess wears a diadem over her forehead and her hair falls down to her shoulders. The facial features are only very roughly reproduced. She is dressed in a thin undergarment, the tunica, and an outer garment made of heavy cloth, the palla. The goddess is enthroned on a chair with a half-high backrest.

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Statuette einer Taube

Statuette of a dove

Using simple plastic means, the sculptor was able to reproduce the characteristic body structure and movement of a pigeon. The bird appears to be walking on the ground and is looking intently to the side with its head slightly tilted.

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Widderkopf

Ram's head

The ram is depicted with short, curly fur and small horns that are close to the head. As the traces on the stone on the back show, it probably belonged to a larger relief.

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