ROMAN BRONZE VOTIVE STATUETTE OF A DRAPED GODDESS

Imperial Period, circa 1st–2nd century AD

Solid-cast bronze figure of Venus (Fortuna/Juno type) standing in peplos with overfold, hair gathered in a low chignon. Right arm extended forward to present a patera, left arm held at side. A classic lararium votive of the type produced across Gaul and the Rhine frontier.

Dimensions: 46 mm high (1.81 in) x 15mm wide x 8 mm deep; weight 18.7 g

Material: Bronze, lost-wax cast

Patina: Smooth ancient green patina with mottled cuprite highlights, light earthen deposits in drapery folds

Condition Report: Good VF. Intact and stable, no breaks, repairs, or modern tooling. Right hand originally held a separate patera (now lost, as typical). Surfaces show honest wear commensurate with age, with no active bronze disease or bronze rot. A few tiny ancient casting flaws at back of base. As photographed — please review images carefully.