A child depicted with his/her mother. These pieces were used to commemorate the dead in Roman times. Their normal (in fact, mandated) treatment was to leave the monument to the dead in the city but remove the bodies to interment in a countryside cemetery outside the sacred boundary of the city. Even cremation was outlawed within the city boundaries in an effort to keep disease at bay.
This piece shows signs of weathering and abrasion commensurate with its age. The back has been sliced off making it much easier to display, lighter and more attractive. From Asia Minor.
Inscribed on base to commemorate the dead:
ZHNOLIEZHNCBIOZZE
On second line
XAIFE
SOLD Artemis 10/7/21 $4050
Ancient Roman Memorial Stele
Ancient Roman Memorial Stele
Item Number: 10810
$8,900.00
| Period: | 2nd c. CE |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 22” x 11” (26” with custom stand), Depth 3 1/2” |
| Material: | Marble |
| Condition: | Very good |
| Region: | Asia Minor (Western Mediterranean) |
| Provenance: | From an old English collection; bought in London in the 1980’s by present owner |
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