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LOT 33:
Roman funerary stele, PUBLISHED
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Sold for: €360
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€500 - €700
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Roman funerary stele, PUBLISHED
ITEM: Funerary stele, fragment
MATERIAL: Marble
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 130 mm x 160 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, abought before 2000s
PUBLISHED: Epigraphische Datenbank Clauss - Slaby, EDCS-75400183
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Roman funerary steles in marble are significant artifacts that provide valuable insights into Roman burial practices, social customs, and religious beliefs. These steles, also known as tombstones, were commonly used by the ancient Romans to commemorate the deceased and mark their final resting places. Typically crafted from marble, a material associated with wealth and prestige, these steles often featured intricate carvings, inscriptions, and sometimes even portraits of the deceased.
One of the striking features of Roman funerary steles is their diversity in design and decoration, reflecting the multicultural influences prevalent in the Roman Empire. Depending on the region and time period, these steles could exhibit a wide range of artistic styles, from the classical motifs of Greece to the intricate relief work of the Near East. This diversity highlights the assimilative nature of Roman culture, which absorbed and adapted elements from various civilizations within its vast empire.
Furthermore, the inscriptions found on Roman funerary steles provide valuable information about the individuals they commemorate, including their names, occupations, familial relationships, and sometimes even details about their lives and personalities. These inscriptions serve as important historical records, shedding light on the social structures, familial bonds, and religious beliefs of ancient Roman society.
| Measurement: | 16 x 13 cm |
