tomb-relief

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Object Type
Museum number: 1948,0423.1
Description: Marble relief from a tomb: portrait of a woman as victorious Venus with a dove and holding a palm branch. The panel below the figure was intended for an inscription. To either side of it are sculpted doors, representing the doors of the tomb.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 100-120 (circa)
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Rome (city)
Materials
Dimensions: Height: 162 centimetres; Thickness: 16 centimetres; Width: 60 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Exhibition history: Exhibited: 2011 1 May-present, Carlisle, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Roman Gallery LT Loan (British Museum Partnership Gallery)
Subjects: classical deity; bird
Associated names
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1948
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1948,0423.1
Conservation: Treatment: 28 Feb 2011; Treatment: 10.08.1984

Free entry