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Reproduction of a Diptych Leaf: Apotheosis of an Emperor

Reproduction of a Diptych Leaf: Apotheosis of an Emperor

1976.09.0002

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Reproduction of a Diptych Leaf: Apotheosis of an Emperor (1976.09.0002)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Europe, West : Italy : Lazio : Lazio Region : Rome
Period	N/A
Date	430 - 460 CE
Culture	Italian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	29.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	11.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	.6 cm
Weight	263 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Plastic, Textile--Synthetic, Metal--Brass
Manufacturing Processes	Cast, Manufacturing

Research Remarks

Description	Card accompanying artifact at purchase: "B.M Replica. A leaf of a diptych representing the apotheosis of an emperor. It is likely that the three figures are the same individual portrayed at three distinct moments: beneath in a funeral procession, in the middle driving a quadrigia up into the sky, and above being borne through the air by figures representing sleep and death. Probably carved in Rome about A.D. 450. Height 11 7/8 inches. (Replica made of resin composition.)
Published Description	Under Review
Bibliography	Natanson, J. Early Christian Ivories. (1953)

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	Purchase
Reproduction	Yes, Reproduction of a Diptych leaf.

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