Object numberCC41.040
Plaque from the tomb of Pollia Chrysio
Date1st c BCE- 1st c CE
Artist
Classical (Ancient European: Roman)
(Classical (Ancient European: Roman), NA)
CultureRoman
MediumMarble
Dimensions2 1/16 x 3 1/8 x 7/8 in. (5.3 x 8 x 2.2 cm)
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on viewPeriod1st c BCE- 1st c CE
Classification(s)
InscribedTranscription: HIC EST ILLA SITA | POLLIA C L CHRYSIO | QUAE FUIT FEMINA | [S]ANCTISSIMA
Edited Text: Hic est illa sita | Pollia C(aii) l(iberta) Chrysio | quae fuit femina | [s]anctissima.
Translation: Here she lies, Pollia Chrysio freedwoman of Gaius, who was a most upright woman.
DescriptionFrom Praeneste. Left edge broken; one letter missing or partial at beginning of each line; remains of later plaster on sides and back; writing field with plain border; evidence of a nail hole started but not finished. Reverse was prepared as tabula ansata with partial relief and guidelines
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