roman votive statue goddess fortuna Arm en schouderpantser ' His heraldry

' His heraldry

This replica horseman’s pick is crafted in the stylized form of a fist gripping a dagger

The shaft cap is based on originals employed by hoplites in ancient Greece

the narrow surcoat remained in use well into the 15th century and

this costume makes a good base for a tavern maidens dress

roman votive statue goddess fortuna Arm en schouderpantser ' His heraldryThis votive statue is a replica of a piece from the 2nd century AD, found in Hattenbach. It is currently in the collection of the Germanisches Landesmuseum in Trier. Small statues of Fortuna were placed in house altars throughout the Roman empire. Fortuna, or Fanum Fortunae, was the Roman goddess of chance, both of fortune and misfortune. This statue is made of alabaster and is 18 cm high. Possibly such statues were painted, so that they god a