Ancient Roman terracotta Ampulla with Radiate Bust of Sol Invictus

1st-3rd century AD

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Article code: 26-2502

Ancient Roman mould-made terracotta ampulla of flattened oval form, decorated on both sides with a raised frontal bust of the solar deity Sol Invictus.

Extending outward from the central head across the entire surface of the circular body are molded lines representing sun rays (radii).

The upper section has two pierced suspension lugs, allowing the ampulla to be hung or carried on a cord. A short cylindrical neck with a wide opening projects from one side, through which the vessel could be filled and emptied.

Height: ± 80,5 mm

Width: ± 65 mm

Intact, some sings of wear consistent with an ancient artefact.The relief decoration remains clearly visible on both sides.
The display stand is for photographic purposes only.

Such small portable vessels may have contained oil, scented liquid, water or another substance of personal or ritual significance. The radiate imagery suggests an association with Sol.

Sol was one of the oldest gods worshipped by the Romans. Sol Invictus was elevated to supreme deity by Emperor Aurelianus.

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Sol: personification of the sun and a god in ancient Roman religion. The Roman cult of Sol existed in Rome since the early Republic, but was highly promoted by Elagabalus and Aurelian.

In 274 AD, December 25 Aurelian established the cult of Sol Invictus as an official religion. Sol was often used as a way to display imperial power.

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Period	Ancient, Roman
Category	Artefacts
Material	Terracotta
Country	Roman Empire

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