The so-called Parabiago plate; silver circular plate depicting Cybele and Attis in the company of cosmological and mythological figures. Displayed at the Milan Archaeological Museum. 4th-5th century A.D
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JPEG
Start date
300
End date
499
Historical period
Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description
The so-called Parabiago plate; silver circular plate depicting Cybele and Attis in the company of cosmological and mythological figures (Corybantes, Aion, Sun, Phosophorus, Moon, Hesperus, Neptune, Thetis, Nymphs, erotes, Tellus). Found in an ancient cemetery at Parabiago, near Milan. Displayed at the Milan Archaeological Museum. 4th-5th century A.D.
Language
zxx
Physical type
Medium
Size
W. 3555 g.; 390 mm in diameter
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