Londra (Gran Bretagna): British Museum: capsella di Projecta
Format
TIFF
Author
Start date
380
End date
380
Historical period
Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description
Two panels of the Projecta casket with a truncated rectangular pyramid shape. The name derives from the woman's name in the Latin inscription engraved on the rim across the front of the lid: “secvnde et proiecta vivatis in christo”. On the two panels a procession with Projecta entering a domed bath in the company of her attendants and a toliette scene with a a lady flanked by handmaids bringing her articles of toliette, nereids and peacocks.
Chronological details: ca. 380
Language
zxx
Physical type
Medium
Material and technique
Fond
Project
Data provider
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