ROMAN TIME, Anatolia, 1ᵉʳ century B.C. - 1ᵉʳ century A.D. - Lot 25

ROMAN TIME, Anatolia, 1ᵉʳ century B.C. - 1ᵉʳ century A.D. Diana walking, wearing a long pleated cloak, tied over her torso Bronze with green and brown patina, missing parts H 14.3 cm Provenance: Archaeological Center, Tel Aviv, 1982 Former private collection, Florida Arte Primitivo sale, March 17, 2021, number 606 Collection of Professor Kenneth Graham Bronze statuettes were often used by the Romans as objects of domestic worship or as ornaments in private and public sanctuaries. They symbolized citizens' devotion to their divinity and played a role in religious practices and offerings. Their small size made them easy to transport, enhancing their use in the home or on journeys. Diana, Roman goddess of hunting, nature and the moon, was the equivalent of the goddess Artemis in Greek mythology. Protector of animals and wilderness, she was also associated with purity and virginity. She held an important place in the Roman pantheon, revered for her strength and independence, while also being seen as a protective figure for women, particularly during childbirth. Expert: Serge REYNES