Roman Goddess

eculuke · May 23, 2017

Not sure what this is but I found it at a home site built in 1750 in Virginia. The site supposedly has links to Gen Cornwallis and his men coming in very close proximity to burn a mill. I doubt its related to that but worth mentioning. Its embossed as seen by both sides. Somebody mentioned they believed it to be the goddess minerva.Some say horse rosette... ..it could be European or xxxxx.... I dont know. Looking for any help.

Thanks

ElWorm · May 23, 2017

I do not know what it is but it could depict either Minerva or Athena

eculuke · May 23, 2017

I have tried a couple search terms on the internet. I have to think its pretty old like pre civil war old....but I have nothing to go on

dlax · May 23, 2017

Seems more like a man to me than a woman? Maybe I'm missing some detail.

eculuke · May 23, 2017

dlax said:
Seems more like a man to me than a woman? Maybe I'm missing some detail.

I thought the same thing at first then someone mentioned "Minerva". Looking at some pictures of her I can see how it MIGHT be possible.....just need some possible search terms....

dlax · May 23, 2017

eculuke said:
I thought the same thing at first then someone mentioned "Minerva". Looking at some pictures of her I can see how it MIGHT be possible.....just need some possible search terms....

Some suggestions : roman warrior, trojan soldier, pendant, bridle rosette...see where those take you

drawsing · May 24, 2017

Don't forget Athena. Brooch, broach, Greek, bronze

Beach Bum · May 24, 2017

Roman Legionnaires/Soldiers have similar looks

Tpmetal · May 24, 2017

Kinda looks spanish to me a bit as well. dont forget to look into that. edit i take that back does look more roman or greek

zeemang · May 24, 2017

Top off a make up compact?

BB_in_Maine · May 25, 2017

zeemang said:
Top off a make up compact?

I'm thinking its something closer to this than a rosette - you can tell from the little 'ears' broken off that it did attach to another piece, but those are not sturdy enough to be a rosette and handle the wear and tear - the posts on a rosette are usually very stout and sturdy... Great item!

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