Marble cinerary urn with lid
Marble imitations of wicker baskets that served as cinerary urns were popular in Rome in the Early Imperial period. They were often associated with female burials, and it is attractive to see this example as representing the weaving basket that the deceased may have used in life. Weaving was regarded as one of the activities that a virtuous Roman matron should pursue.
Artwork Details
- Title: Marble cinerary urn with lid
- Period: Early Imperial
- Date: ca. 10 BCE–10 CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Marble
- Dimensions: H. 9 11/16 in. (24.6 cm)
diameter 12 7/16 in. (31.6 cm) - Classification: Stone Sculpture
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Frederick E. Guest, 1937
- Object Number: 37.129a, b
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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