Roman Terracotta Figurine of a Boar
1st and 2nd Century AD
Dimensions:
W-3 H-4 L-6.5 (cm)
Item reference:
108553-1773-4
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108553-1773-4
Item No.
108553
- Dealer No.
1773
- Building No.
4
This item is located in
The Guardroom
Description
1st - 2nd Century AD
Boars played a significant role in ancient Rome both in mythology and everyday life.
In Roman mythology the Boar held a symbolic significance. One of the most famous stories involving a boar is the myth of the Caledonian boar hunt. According to legend King Oeneus failed to honour the goddess Artemis properly, so she sent a monstrous boar to ravage the land of Caledon. Heroes from various regions including Atlanta, Melegar and Theseus joined the forced to hunt the boar. The myth highlights themes of heroism, bravery and the struggle against wild forces.
Specifications
- Item reference : 108553-1773-4
- Dimensions : W-3 H-4 L-6.5 (cm)
- Country of Origin: Europe
- Era: Early Antiques
- Material: Terracotta
- Period: 18th Century & Earlier
- Condition: Wear consistent with age
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