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Pipeclay figure from a Roman tomb. Artist: Unknown

Pipeclay figure from a Roman tomb. Artist: Unknown

2-605-780 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Pipeclay figure from a Roman tomb at Colchester. It is the figure of a lector reading from a scroll: Romans were customarily entertained at meals by professional readers. Originally thought to be from a child's grave, but was likely that of a Roman official. Now at Colchester and Essex Museum.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer
Picture Type
  1. Object
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Essex Colchester

  1. 51 53 00 N , 000 54 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Society & Culture Death & Burial

History & Politics Artefacts

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3187x5510
File Size : 51,447kb

Aliases

  1. MTJM34
  1. 9C
  1. 0370003887
  1. 2-605-780
  1. 2605780
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