Sale 2069
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$6,000 – $8,000
Provenance:
Christie's, London, Fine Antiquities: including the Mrs. Albert D. Lasker Collection, 12 December 1990, Lot 121.
This marble plaque, inscribed in Latin, commemorates the allocation of a burial space within a monument or tomb. The text records that Titus Illius, son of Lucius, granted Iulia Eutychia a designated burial place. A kantharos (wine cup) is etched alongside the text, possibly symbolizing an offering or a funerary motif. The plaque likely originates from Ostia, an important Roman port city known for its rich funerary traditions. A full translation of the text is available upon request.
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Heavy encrustation and varying patina throughout. Weathering, scratches, and abrasions typical of age. Notable loss to proper right bottom corner. Overall in good and stable condition. See additional images.
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