Comedy Mask
Classical Antiquities
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Relief with garlands and birds
| Date | 1st century BC (?) |
|---|---|
| Object type | relief |
| Medium, technique | incised, porphyry |
| Dimensions | 31.6 × 48.7 × 3.1 cm |
| Inventory number | 4792 |
| Collection | Classical Antiquities |
| On view | Museum of Fine Arts, Basement Floor, Classical Antiquity, The ancient Mediterranean |
The red marble relief served as the decorated panel of a table: its inscription (doron) suggests that it was given as a gift. Examples of this rare type were found in distant parts of the Hellenised world: in Crete, Delos, and Pella.
This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.
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