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Lar
Lar
Lar

Lar

Maker (Roman)
Date1st - 2nd century C.E.
MediumBronze, inlaid copper
Dimensions3 5/8 × 2 1/8 × 1 3/8 in. (9.2 × 5.4 × 3.5 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineClarence Day Foundation Collection
Object numberLI.90.13
Commentary
Lares, the plural of Lar, were guardian gods in ancient Rome. Often found in private homes, they were believed to observe, protect, and influence everything from individuals and their property to the entire nation. The positive, even celebratory, nature of this Lar is suggested by the wine vessels in his hands, and by his enthusiastic movement that causes his tunic to billow outwards. Small Lares like this one were placed on tables during family meals and brought as witnesses to important events.
ProvenanceAppraisal (?), Robin Symes, Dec 6, 1989 Appraisal or acquisition, Mathias Komor, March 12, 1982, numbered G269
On View
On view
Collections
Bull
Bull
Unknown Maker
1st century B.C.E - 2nd century C.E.
Statuette of Atalanta
Statuette of Atalanta
Hellenistic
3rd century B.C.E.
Ram
Ram
Unknown Maker
late 1st century B.C.E. - 1st century C.E.
Ma'at
Ma'at
Unknown Maker
ca. 500 B.C.E
Buckle in the Form of a Tiger
Buckle in the Form of a Tiger
Unknown Culture, Chinese (Ordos Region)
5th - 3rd century B.C.E.
Boar
Boar
Unknown Maker
3rd - 1st century B.C.E.
Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Foot
Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Foot
Unknown Maker
1st - 2nd century C.E.
Decorative Element in the Form of a Duck
Decorative Element in the Form of a Duck
Unknown Maker
2nd century C. E.
Pair of Jars
Pair of Jars
Hellenistic
2nd - 1st century B.C.E.
Bust of a Woman
Bust of a Woman
Hellenistic
3rd century B.C.E.
Hexagonal Censer on Chain
Hexagonal Censer on Chain
Byzantine
10th - 11th century C.E.
Belt
Belt
Unknown Maker
ca. 700 B.C.E