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Fragmentary Funerary Inscription of [-] Iulius, a Praetorian

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This triangular fragment is of fine-grained white marble corresponding to the upper left side of a funerary marker. A simple molded cornice is preserved at the top and partially on the left side.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics Bought by Clifford Moore in Rome for the Department of the Classics 1905-1906. Transfer from the Department of the Classics 1977. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Transfer from the Department of the Classics Harvard University Purchased in Rome
Title: Fragmentary Funerary Inscription of [-] Iulius, a Praetorian
Description:
This triangular fragment is of fine-grained white marble corresponding to the upper left side of a funerary marker.
A simple molded cornice is preserved at the top and partially on the left side.

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