Perfume Bottle in Form of a Sandaled Foot
- Culture
- Ancient Greek, c.900–31 BCE
- Date
- late 6th century BCE
- Material
- Terracotta
- Classification
- Ceramics, containers
- Collection
- Ancient Art
- Current Location
- On View, Gallery 259
- Dimensions
- 3 3/8 x 4 in. (8.6 x 10.2 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Lewis and Simmons
- Rights
- Public Domain
- Object Number
- 167:1923
NOTES
As today, individuals in antiquity found ways to express their devotion to the gods. Whether maintaining a small altar at home for the worship of a particular deity, or presenting gifts called votives, at sanctuaries or graves, many of the objects that survive from antiquity served a ritual function. Terracotta objects, such as this perfume bottle, reflect the most common medium for votive and dedicatory items because of its availability and affordability.
We regularly update records, which may be incomplete. If you have additional information, please contact us at [email protected].