(332BCE- 642 CE) Also known as classical civilization, Graeco-Roman refers to the period of cultural history between the 8th century and 5th or 6th century CE and includes the geographic regions that were influenced by the language, culture, government and religion of the Greeks and Romans. We have two terracotta figurines from this period.
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Artisans in the Roman Empire created varying local styles of terracotta figurines of gods and goddesses for placement on home shrines. This figure holding a jar represents Haroprates the ancient Greek god of silence and secrets. He may be an image of a royal and temple cult since he wears a double crown that symbolized…
This terracotta figurine from Alexandria in the Roman Egypt depicting a female holding a young child was probably placed in a home shrine to provide favors and protection. Although it is difficult to identify specific deities, this figure is probably a kourotrophos (meaning woman nurturing a child) –a female mortal or deity figurine with an…
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