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Columbarium plaque for Hermes slave of Domitia
Columbarium plaque for Hermes slave of Domitia
Object numberCC41.036

Columbarium plaque for Hermes slave of Domitia

Date1st c BC - 3rd c CE
Artist (Classical (Ancient European: Roman), NA)
CultureRoman
MediumMarble
Dimensions3 9/16 x 5 3/16 x 7/8 in. (9 x 13.2 x 2.2 cm)
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on view
Period1st ce BCE- 3rd ce CE
Classification(s)
InscribedTranscription: HERMES | DOMITIAE | L F SERVOS | V A XIIII Edited Text: Hermes | Domitiae | L(ucii) F(ilia) servos. | V(ixit) a(nnis) XIIII Translation: Hermes, slave of Domitia daughter of Lucius. He lived 14 years.
DescriptionFrom Praeneste. Complete, with rough edges; remains of later plaster on sides and back; visible guidelines for writing
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