The Vestal Tuccia (?)
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “The Vestal Tuccia (?)” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the sculpture
This figure may represent a Vestal Tuccia (a Vestal Virgin).
Vestal Virgins in ancient Roman history were virgin priestesses for Vesta, the goddess of the hearth. They kept the sacred fire of Vesta alive. It is said that they have been originally two, then four, then normally six. Candidates where between the ages of six and ten and served for usually five years (in historical terms 30) and had to remain virgin during that time. They were chosen by the pontifex maximus. Not much is known about the ritual though.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- A.123-1910
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
