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Group of Plasterwork Votive Eyes, Wroxeter Roman City
English Heritage
United Kingdom
These votive eyes were used by the Romans at Wroxeter for shrines to the God of Sight. These plaster eyes were offerings laid down at this temple in hopes to heal those suffering from eye disease. These plasterwork models were cut out and painted.
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- Title: Group of Plasterwork Votive Eyes, Wroxeter Roman City
- Location: Wrest Park Collections Store
- Physical Dimensions: Average: l 61 mm x w 40.8 mm x d 19 mm
- Type: Sculpture
- Original Source: WREST PARK
- Rights: English Heritage
- Medium: plaster; paint
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