Figurine of Diana Venatrix

Description

Diana Venatrix was a Roman huntress and mistress of wild animals, and a patron saint of women, also representing fertility and chastity. This figure belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Montague who collected over 800 classical archaeological objects, which he bequeathed to the museum on his death.

Accession Loan No.

5/1946/736

Collection Class

Foreign archaeology

Common Name

figurine of Diana Venatrix

Simple Name

figurine

Full Name

figurine of Diana Venatrix

Dimensions

length 80 mm; W 45 mm; TH 15 mm

Cultural Group

Roman

Period Classification

Roman Imperial - 31 BC-476 AD

Family Group



Material

copper alloy

Collector / Excavator

Montague, LAD, Lieutenant Colonel

Collection Continent

Europe