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Gravestone in high relief: seated togate male, facing left, his left hand clasping and holding a scroll; another scroll in his right hand
Gravestone in high relief: seated togate male, facing left, his left hand clasping and holding a scroll; another scroll in his right hand
Object numberCC23.121

Gravestone in high relief: seated togate male, facing left, his left hand clasping and holding a scroll; another scroll in his right hand

Date1st c BCE-3rd c CE
Artist (Classical (Ancient European: Italian), NA)
CultureRoman
MediumMarble
DimensionsSight: 40 3/4 x 28 in. (103.51 x 71.12 cm)
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968; Gift of Mrs. Frederick Ferris Thompson, 1905-06
On View
On view
Period1st c - 3rd c
Classification(s)
Provenancefrom Giustiniani collection
DescriptionCard: " Gift of Mrs Frederick Ferris Thompson, 1905-06. Head: Late 1st century BCE; remainder of relief: 3rd century CE; feet, stool, and lower background are modern."
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