The foot of Dea Roma.

Owner institution Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Summary

What is displayed here is a right foot, with the toes curled up. Due to its size, it is confirmed that the segment here was part of a colossal statue representing Dea Roma, alongside IN 568 (the head from the statue.)

Description of object

Right foot with the toes curling up. The ball of the foot is an area of coarser workmanship, suggesting that the whole foot was supported at this point. The findspot, technique, and format correspond to those of IN 586, and that the foot may links in to the head also found in a similar sight.

This foot is well-preserved with a deep, rectangular mortise in the surface of the ankle to attach it to the lower edge of a garment. there is one particular damaged area on the inner left side of the ankle. A puntello links the big toe to its neighbour.

Choice of methods

Visual examination

Macroscopic

Technical imaging

Sampling

Cross section
Microscopy
XRF
FT-IR
Raman

Bibliography

F. Poulsen 1951, cat. 101a; see literature for IN 568.

Inv. no. IN 569
Object type Statue
Date 2nd century AD.
Period / Culture Roman Imperial
Material Marble.
Acquisition information Acquired in 1887 from the Italian art dealer Francesco Martinetti in Rome.
Dimensions H: 28 cm, L: 37 cm.