Accession No

TEMP.01076


Description

Wax votive offering in the shape of a foot.


Place

Europe; Southern Europe; Cyprus; Paphos


Period


Source

Sant Cassia, Paul (Dr) [field collector]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

TEMP.01076


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wax; Fibre; ?Cotton


Local Term


Measurements

70mm x 120mm x 130mm


Events

Context (Display)
Previously on display in the Mediterranean case
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Labels & Markings)
Found with label reading ["text on exhib label"]: "Tama (Dama) / Wax votive offering. Prior to the Turkish invasion (1974) these offerings were used by both Greek Christians and Turkish Muslims. Purchased by weight. Left in church, then melted down by the church to be resold and recycled. Cypriot. Paphos, Cyprus. cxd Dr P.Sant Cassia."
On other side of label: "Unaccessioned / Ex Mediterranean Case"
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Physical description)
Wax votive offering in the shape of a foot.
Event Date 13/3/2020
Author: Katrina Dring


FM:286749

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