Clay; fired
400-200 BCE
Italy
The British Museum
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient Rome
Theme
Ancient Societies
Subtheme
Frailties of childhood
Case Title
Wife and Mother
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Findspot
Italy
Measurements
6 x 16 x 8 cm
Accession Number
1982,0401.3
Description
Womb models were offered in temples across ancient Italy by women eager to have healthy children. Disease and malnutrition made conception difficult. Most women would go through many pregnancies, losing children at birth and in infancy.
