A Roman funerary (cinerary) vase decorated with pairs of griffins flanking symbolic ornaments resembling flaming candelabra
Travertine marble
Height: 52cm, maximum
Height (excluding lid): 35.5cm
Height (to base of bowl): 9cm
Height (bowl): 26cm
Height (frieze): 14cm
Circumference (lid): 95cm
Height (excluding lid): 35.5cm
Height (to base of bowl): 9cm
Height (bowl): 26cm
Height (frieze): 14cm
Circumference (lid): 95cm
Museum number: M839
Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 345
On display: Dome Area
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