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Tombstone of Aurelia Philematium

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Description: Tombstone of Aurelia Philematium
TitleTombstone of Aurelia Philematium
Creator nameUnknown
Creator nationality/cultureRoman
Creator roleSculptor
Creation datec. 80 BC
Object typeSculpture
MaterialsStone
LocationBritish Museum, London
https:/­/­www.britishmuseum.org/­collection/­object/­G_1867-0508-55
Accession number1867,0508.55
SubjectsRelief (Sculpture), Roman--AncientTombs--DecorationWomen--Rome--HistoryFreed persons in art
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Women in Roman Society
Susan Treggiari
Description: I, Claudia: Women in Ancient Rome
I, Claudia: Women in Ancient Rome
The length, detail, and careful style of the inscription suggest relative wealth and social status, but the woman’s father and husband are not identified...
Author
Susan Treggiari
PublisherYale University Art Gallery
Copyright© 1996 Yale University Art Gallery
Related print edition pages: pp.116-125
Stable URL: https://aaeportal.com/?id=-31698&redirecttoanchor=106604
Chapter subject tags:Women--Rome--HistoryWomen--Rome--Social conditionsWomen and gender, Ancient--RomeLegal documents (Roman law)Social classes--RomeRome--History

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http://www.museicapitolini.org/en/percorsi/percorsi_per_sale/museo_del_palazzo_dei_conservatori/scalone/rilievo_dall_arco_di_portogallo_apoteosi_di_sabina
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Creator roleArtist
Creation date1305
Object typeOther
MaterialsFaience
Dimensions87 x 34 1/4 in. (221 x 87 cm)
LocationHermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg
https://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/digital-collection/08.+applied+arts/125004
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MaterialsN/A
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LocationN/A
N/A
Accession numberN/A
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Creator nationality/cultureEgyptian
Creator rolePainter
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Object typePainting
MaterialsMural painting
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Creator rolePainter
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https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA921
Accession numberEA921
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