Bronze antiquities at Derby Museum

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5. Bronze figure of Jupiter, the chief god of Rome. Small figures of gods were kept in shrines in the house.

8.Pewter figure of a sea-nymph riding a seahorse. The sea-nymphs, or nereids, were attendants of the sea god Neptune. The figure is a fragment from a decorated bowl or skillet. 2nd century AD, found at Little Chester, Derby.

10. Bronze phallic amulet. This kind of amulet was often worn by soldiers. it was thought to make its wearer more powerful and virile. 1st century AD, found at Little Chester, Derby.

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