Fragment of Roman decorative moulding: perhaps the top of a cistern or fountain base(?)
c.9 BC
Probably around 9 BC, date of the dedication of the Ara Pacis.
Probably around 9 BC, date of the dedication of the Ara Pacis.
Marble, probably Italian marble
Height: 17cm
Width: 24cm, minimum
Width: 24cm, minimum
Museum number: M1447
Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 182
On display: Drawing Office - also known as the Students Room (pre-booked tours only)
All spaces are in No. 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields unless identified as in No. 12, Soane's first house.
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