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Roman Cinerary Urn

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Artist

Artist unknown

Date

n.d.

Medium

Marble

Dimensions

19 5/16 x 12 13/16 x 12 13/16 in. (49 x 32.5 x 32.5 cm)

Description

Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson for the Boston Athenæum.

Credit Line

Athenæum purchase, 1874

Object Number

UH228