A tall rectangular marble base with lines of Greek lettering and three wreath motifs with more Greek lettering within.

A marble base for a bronze statue. The inscription honors a young woman, who received crowns for her service as a hearth initiate, and for leading the processions at important festivals for Apollo and Athena. 2nd c. B.C.

 

Comments

Bibliography

Agora XVIII, no. H333, pl. 31.

Online Resources
Object I 5301
Associated Passages
19. First Declension Nouns: Key Terms and Concepts
Date
2nd C. BC.
Culture
Greek
Medium
Marble
Location
Athens, Greece
Image Credit
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
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