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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
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
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
(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)