A Roman funerary urn (cinerarium) with dolphins at the corners supporting garlands and a separate lid.
Pentelic marble
Height: 34.5cm
Height (body): 18.5cm
Height (lid): 10cm
Width (lid): 30.5cm
Length (lid): 24cm
Height (body): 18.5cm
Height (lid): 10cm
Width (lid): 30.5cm
Length (lid): 24cm
Museum number: M406
Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 337
On display: Catacombs
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