FIGURE 8.6

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Description: Projecta casket, view of the front (lid and base) from the left

TitleProjecta casket, view of the front (lid and base) from the left

Creator nationality/cultureRoman

Creator roleMetalist

Creation datec. 380 A.D.

Object typeContainer

MaterialsSilver and gold

LocationBritish Museum, London

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1866-1229-1

Accession number1866,1229.1

SubjectsMetal-work, RomanRepoussé workEsquiline TreasureWomen's toiletries, Roman

StatusFrom the Esquiline treasure

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PublisherPrinceton University Press

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Stable URL: https://aaeportal.com/?id=-32019&redirecttoanchor=108700

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