A Roman funerary urn (cinerarium) with pilasters in the form of dolphins at the front corners with a garland between, and separate lid.
69-96 AD
Flavian, according to Vermeule and Sinn.
Flavian, according to Vermeule and Sinn.
Grey Greek island marble
Height: 25cm
Height (excluding lid): 18.5cm
Width (lid): 26.5cm
Length (lid): 19cm
Height (excluding lid): 18.5cm
Width (lid): 26.5cm
Length (lid): 19cm
Museum number: S139
Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 336
On display: Study
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