Bronze miniature cuirass



Bronze miniature cuirass

Χ633
Metal (Bronze)
Intact
Height: 7.3 cm. Width: 5 cm.
Praisos
Archaic period:
6th c. BC:
Gallery:
XV
Case:
156
Exhibition thematic unit:
Geometric - Archaic - Classical period (10th-4th c. BC). Cities and Sanctuaries
Sanctuaries
Description
Miniature votive cuirass model of bronze sheet. The offering of miniature models of armour was a common practice at Cretan sanctuaries of the Archaic period. They were dedicated by the elite hoplite class in the hope of protection in battle or as a gift to the gods following a successful outcome.
Bibliography:
J.H. Marshall & R.C. Bosanquet, Excavations at Praesos I. Annual of the British School at Athens Vol. VIII, (1901-1902) pp. 258-259 . E.S. Forster, Praesos. The Terra-Cottas, Annual of the British School at Athens Vol.VIII (1901-1902), pl. X.
Author:
M. K.


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