Fortuna Terracotta Fragment
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Bas-relief of Fortuna, a terracotta fragment, inspired by the decoration of a Roman oil lamp from the 1st century AD, held at the Archaeological Museum of Este.
It represents Fortuna, the winged goddess with the horn of plenty from which she dispenses gifts. The cult of Fortuna, or Tyche, combines destiny and fertility. Her famous sanctuary was at Preneste, present-day Palestrina, where people from across Lazio came to seek answers about the future.
She is often depicted with ears of grain, a crown and, above all, a cornucopia, an emblem of abundance, fertility and the goods needed for life. The goddess was considered responsible for the fate of the Romans.
Brings fortune into your life with wall terracotta
- Material: terracotta, handmade
- Suitable for indoors and outdoors
- Dimensions: 8.46 × 6.10 × 0.79 in (21.5 × 15.5 × 2 cm)
- Weight: 440 g
Produced in Italy
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Fortuna fragment reproduce?
It is a terracotta bas-relief inspired by the decoration of a Roman oil lamp from the 1st century AD, listed on the page as held at the Archaeological Museum of Este.
What does the cornucopia symbolise on the Fortuna fragment?
The cornucopia is presented as an emblem of abundance and fertility. The description connects Fortuna, or Tyche, with destiny and chance.
What are this terracotta reproduction’s dimensions and weight?
The listed dimensions are 8.46 × 6.10 × 0.79 in (21.5 × 15.5 × 2 cm), and the weight is 440 g. The product is made of terracotta in Italy.