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Donarium Support

Roman
Roman Republican Period

Medium/Technique Terracotta
Credit Line Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.560
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionSupport of a donarium. A tapering pipe of terracotta, with a molded collar at one end. Dull whitish-gray coating. Some nicks. From Nemi.
ProvenanceBy 1887: with Luigi Boccanera (said to be from the sanctuary of Diana at Nemi); March 25, 1888: purchased by R. Lanciani from Luigi Boccanera; purchased by MFA from R. Lanciani, 1888, for $493.92 (this figure is the total price of MFA 88.538–88.644 and 89.9–89.31)