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Roman lead Mystery Cult plaque, Epona and Danubian riders

1st - 2nd century AD

Roman lead Mystery Cult plaque, Epona and Danubian riders
Roman lead Mystery Cult plaque, Epona and Danubian riders
Roman lead Mystery Cult plaque, Epona and Danubian riders
Roman lead Mystery Cult plaque, Epona and Danubian riders
€ 450.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code:  24-0657
A very impressive and rare Roman/Celtic lead Mystery cult plaque. Rectangular shaped with twisted border and wavy top, plain reverse side.

The top part shows a fish in the centre, four-pointed stars to the left and right. Below this is a square shaped twisted border with various scenes as follows:
- The top row shows the busts of Luna (left) and Sol (right) with serpents in between.
- The second row shows the goddess Epona in the middle, flanked by two Danubian riders on horseback, both trampling on prone male figures. Behind the horseman on the left is a standing figure, wearing a ram-head mask, a female figure, possibly Nemesis is standing behind the horseman on the right.
- The lower part shows a tripod table with three candles and a tall lamp stand on the left. A sacrifice scene in the centre. Three circles (fruit) above a kantharos (urn) and rooster standing on a ram's head on the right.

This plaque is showing the Celtic Goddess Epona, protector of horses and a goddess of fertility. Epona was one of the few Celtic divinities worshipped in Rome itself and was widespread in the Roman Empire between the first and third century AD. During the Gallo-Roman period, Epona was widely worshipped by the military, and in particular by the cavalry.

Dimensions: ± 75,3 x 89,4 mm

Condition: good condition, signs of wear and patina consistent with age and use.
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Features and Specifications

Period Celtic, Roman
Category Artefacts
Material Lead
Country Roman Empire
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