'Minerva, from a fictile vase' - Author Unknown

​'Minerva, from a Fictile Vase' is an 1812 engraving depicting the Roman goddess Minerva, known for wisdom and strategic warfare. The term "fictile" refers to earthenware or pottery, suggesting that the image replicates a classical depiction of Minerva from an ancient ceramic piece. This engraving is featured in Thomas Hope's 'The Costume of the Ancients', a work illustrating ancient attire and artifacts.