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Plaque from a family tomb erected by Julius Honoratus for his son and daughters
Plaque from a family tomb erected by Julius Honoratus for his son and daughters
Object numberCC41.028

Plaque from a family tomb erected by Julius Honoratus for his son and daughters

Date2nd-3rd c
Artist (Classical (Ancient European: Roman), NA)
CultureRoman
MediumMarble
Dimensions7 7/8 x 14 3/16 x 1 in. (20 x 36 x 2.5 cm)
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on view
Period2nd-3rd ce
Classification(s)
InscribedTranscription: D M | IULIUS HONORATUS | IULIO EXSUPEATO | ET IULIE FILIO HONORAT- | E FILE FECIT | ET IULIE BALENTINE | FILIE FECIT Edited Text: D(is) M(anibus). | Iulius Honoratus Iulio Exsupe[r]ato | et Iulie filio Honorat|e file fecit, | et Iulie Balentine | filie fecit Translation: To the Divine Shades. Julius Honoratus made this for Julius Exsuperatus his son and his daughter Julia Honorate; and he made it for his daughter Julia Balentine.
Vassar Exhibitions
DescriptionFrom Praeneste. Complete; remains of later plaster on back; drill hole (3.5 diameter) top right; drill hole (3.5 diameter) top center back
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