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Roman ivory plaque
Ivory plaque with a depiction of a dancing Maenad and Cupid. The plaque has been adapted, perhaps as an ornament for a woman's work-box. Probably from a burial.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
31.78/8.2
Find Information
Site Name: Castle Villa (Baths), Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1909
Notes: from excavations at the south corner of the legionary fortress; near Castle Villa.
Acquisition
Donation, 19/2/1931
Measurements
length / mm:98
maximum width / mm:60
width / mm
maximum thickness / mm:11
thickness / mm
Material
ivory
Location
Caerleon: Case 15 Health and Leisure
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