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Tombstone Obelia Maximus

Tombstone Obelia Maximus

In square shaped edicula the figure of the deceased is carved. On the left side of the edict is a unknown figure (perhaps Genius). The figures are conceived as goblets, but also as symbolic escorts of the deceased.

At the sides of the stele, the shallow contours of the two helminthic hermas bearing the kalathos on the head are distinguished in shallow relief. Since kalathos typically cover the head of Hellenistic god Serapis, perhaps the herms represent both oriental deities.

On the right side of the rectangular Edikle, in the barge, is the Atis figure. The upper part of the body was destroyed. The left arm, part of the leg and the rich drapery of clothing make it clear that it is Atus.


The text, in two lines, is located below edicula.

OBELLIA(E)

MAXIMAE

 

To Obelia

Maxima

 

1. row Mommsen Obellia (CIL V 203)

Catalogue entry

Tombstone Obelia Maximus
Archaeological Museum of Istria, Pula
Inv. no. AMIP A-313
Pula (Pola)
Roman Empire, 1st c. A.D.
limestone: carving, stone processing
92 x 79 x 36 cm
archaeological excavation, 19th c.

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