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Relief depicting a palaistra scene
Roman
Imperial Period
1st century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
31.5 x 40.4 cm (12 3/8 x 15 7/8 in.); Legacy dimension: 0.315 H. 0.404 L.
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.885
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsArchitectural elements
DescriptionThis piece shows a Corinthian facade with five intercolumniations, filled from left to right with: (1) an amphora, (2) a herm, (3) statue of Hermes, nude on pedestal inscribed OCTAVI, (4) a herm, (5) a large pitcher. The columns and niches on this plaque, as well as the bearded herms and prize vases, indicate a palaistra setting. At the center is a statue of Hermes.
ProvenanceBy 1903: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Campanian); purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, March 1903