Fragment of a Marble Basin with Biblical Scene: David before the Prophet Nathan

Date	late 4th century A.D.
Object type	relief
Medium, technique	carved, marble
Dimensions	18 × 27 × 4 cm
Inventory number	2009.54.A
Collection	Classical Antiquities
On view	Museum of Fine Arts, Basement Floor, Classical Antiquity, The ancient Mediterranean

The marble bowl’s fragment depicts a scene from the Old Testament: King David before the prophet Nathan.

Marble analyses have shown that the object was made of Afyon marble.

This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.

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