A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand
A Roman Votive Hand

A Roman Votive Hand

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Handcrafted Replica Roman Votive Offering – Inspired by Ancient Healing Rituals

Details

Throughout the ancient world, votive offerings in the form of human body parts have been discovered by the thousands—notably at sites such as the Sanctuary of Asklepios in Epidaurus.

Greek and Roman supplicants left these ritual objects at healing sanctuaries and religious sites as offerings to the gods. The sheer volume of body-part votives found suggests they played an important role in ancient spiritual and medical practices.

While their precise purpose remains debated, many scholars believe they were:

  • Petitions for divine intervention during times of illness, injury, or disease.
  • Expressions of gratitude left after recovery, honouring the gods whose intervention was gratefully received.

The effectiveness of these offerings is unknown, but their popularity as a form of ancient healthcare is undeniable—though I, for one, prefer to rely on the hard-working folks of the NHS!

Materials

  • White earthenware or terracotta earthenware

Dimensions

  • Height: Approx. 60 mm
  • Width: Approx. 100 mm
  • Length: Approx. 225 mm

Production

Each museum-quality replica is handcrafted in Northumberland by Potted History, based on original artefacts. The votive has been fired at temperatures between 800°C and 1000°C, replicating ancient Roman pottery techniques as closely as possible.

The traditional firing process naturally results in variations in surface colour and texture, ensuring that each piece is unique, just like the original Roman votive offerings.

Ordering Information

  • 'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately.
  • 'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.

Shipping

  • All items are sent via second-class postal service as standard.
  • If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote.
  • Postage Note: All items are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.

Own a piece of ancient healing history with this beautifully handcrafted votive offering. Order today to bring the traditions of Roman ritual offerings into your collection!

 

SHIPPING

'Add To Cart' items are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready. 

'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.

We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.

All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks

RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at

clare@rothburycreates.co.uk

Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.

Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW

PRODUCT VARIATION

Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences.  Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens.  Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share.  If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering. 

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