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Reference: VA1 / Cat. No.
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Period:
Roman
Origin:
Rhineland
Date:
10 – 50 AD
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Description:
On discus: winged Victoria walking r., holding circular shield inscribed 'SC'.
Fabric:
Buff clay with mottled dark and medium brown slip.
Manufacture:
Mould made.
Size (cm):
L. 12.7, W. 7.6, H. 3.2 (eh)
Condition:
Areas of restoration to nozzle and front l. discus (l. filling-hole possibly added), handle reattached.
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Notes:
Cf. (subject) Loeschcke, Bonn 1908, pp.420-3, pl. II:4 (found at Xanten); Fremersdorf 1922, pp.85-6, Type 1-2; Hayes, 267; Kirsch, 28, 82.
Provincial copy of slightly earlier Italian type.
Loeschcke Type Ia.
Comments:
The theme of Victoria with an inscribed shield represented the recording of an event, such as a victory or other achievement, and conveyed a celebratory message. The inscription here stands for Senatus Consulto (by decree of the senate) and implies an official award. Perhaps the most evocative use of the theme on lamps occurs on those depicting Victoria holding a shield inscribed with New Year greetings.
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