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RNA12

Reference: RNA12 / Cat. No.

Period: Roman

Origin: Tunisia

Date: 175 – 250 AD

Description:
On discus: Diana facing r., holding bow in l. hand and r. hand raised to draw an arrow from the quiver on her shoulder.

Shoulder decorated with myrtle-wreath.

Manufacture: Mould made.

Condition: Restoration to l. side and to top of handle.

Notes:
Cf. Rosenthal & Sivan, 175; Deneauve, 961; (subject) Walters, 1111, 1179.

Primitive fakes of this style are common (cf. BMC III, Q3469).





Last edited: 26-03-2009

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