Esquiline treasure

ancient Roman metalwork artifacts

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In metalwork: Early Christian and Byzantine
…and Secondus, part of the Esquiline treasure found at Rome, is decorated with pagan scenes; and only the inscription shows that it was made for a Christian marriage. Among the few pieces with Christian subjects are small Roman cruets (condiment bottles) from Taprain, Scotland, and a small pyx (casket for…
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