Ornaments, Roman deity fusion of Jupiter and Sol

Roman deity fusion of Jupiter and Sol

Lar and headdress ornaments

The figurine of a young dancing Lar, a god who protected the household, is in purely Roman style. He holds a drinking horn and a dish, part of the ritual equipment for making contact with the divine world.

The two bronze mounts probably come from headdresses similar to those from Hockwold shown in this case. The larger one, with halo, rays and crescent, is probably a combined image of two Roman gods, Jupiter and the sun god, Sol. Other fragments of priestly regalia are included in the hoard.

PRB 1925.6-10.3,4,16

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