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COLEM:JOS.79

Colchester Collections

figurine, bear figurine

This Roman jet bear figurine would have been made as a protective amulet. Bear figurines made of jet are often found in Roman child burials. It is believed that they were protective guardians for the dead because the bear was seen as a mother-goddess and protector of children.

0125 - 0400

Roman

length: 28.00 mm
height: 19.00 mm