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Tablet. (C. Julius Eros)

Roman
Roman

Medium/Technique Marble
Dimensions Length x width: 39.3 × 15 cm (15 1/2 × 5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.633
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsInscriptions

DescriptionAlong the top of the slab garlands and sprigs of leaves. Inscribed:

(Left) Julia Irena, freedwoman of Caius

(Right) C. Julius Eros, the cook, freedman of Polybius
ProvenanceBy 1888: with Luigi Jandolo (said to be from the necropolis at Porta Salaria); purchased by R. Lanciani from Luigi Jandolo; purchased by MFA from R. Lanciani, 1888, for $493.92 (this figure is the total price of MFA 88.538–88.644 and 89.9–89.31)