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relief
Object Type
relief
Museum number
1927,1212.1
Description
Marble relief depicting the arrival of Aeneas and his Trojan companions in Italy. Aeneas is landing on the shores of Latium with his companions. His son Ascanius is behind him. On the left is the sow who tells him to found his city at Rome.
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
140-150
(circa)
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Rome (city)
, Germany Embassy (according to Dr Martin) Cellar
(said to be from)
Materials
marble
Dimensions
Height:
37 centimetres
Length:
61 centimetres
Location
On display
(G70)
Subjects
classical mythology
mythical figure/creature
Associated names
Representation of:
Aeneas
Representation of:
Ascanius
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Spink & Son Ltd
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Dr Martin
Acquisition date
1927
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1927,1212.1