CD 1

iBase ID

Title

Venus Figurine

Short Title

CD 1

Collection

Archaeology (Verulamium Museum)

Sub collection

Verulamium Museum Artefacts

Accession Number

1978.1

Description

Roman bronze statue. This is a representation of the goddess Venus, with cloak knotted about loins and streaming out behind. She holds an apple or pomegranate held in left hand and her hair is gathered into two bows. The thumb of her right hand has been restored.Thumb of right hand has been restored. The Verulamium Venus is an outstanding example in bronze of a goddess from a household shrine. The figure may represent Venus or Persephone, goddess of the underworld.

Type of Original

photographic transparency

Original Photographer or Artist

Warren, Kate

Period of Original

Roman (44 BC - AD 400)

Neg No.

PH670

High Resolution File Name

venus PH670.tif

High Resolution CD No

CD 1

Scanned From

7)modern transparency

Neg Format

5X4 transparency

Scanned By

Jennifer Golding

Original Location

1) Photo Studio

1)© St Albans Museums

Location in Image

[not applicable].

Available For

Un-restricted use

Published

Niblett, Ros 'Verulamium. The Roman City of St Albans', 2001.

Compiled By

Claire Thornton

Original File Details

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File Type

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File Extension

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Subjects

Archaeology > General > Archaeology

Archaeology > General > Roman archaeology

Materials > Bronze

Materials > Copper alloy

Object Names > Figurine

Religion and Belief > Religion - general > Goddess

Religion and Belief > World religions > Roman religion