stele dedicated to Fabia Cellaria

MAC BCN-009521
Object type stele
Culture/period Roman world
Materials Estremoz marble
Technique sculpting
Mint
Production date 150 / 200
Current location Exposició permanent
Archaeological site Mérida
Township Mérida (Europa, Espanya, Extremadura, Badajoz)
Dimensions 1000 x 540 x 240 mm
Description
Stela typologically linked to the workshops of Merida. It is dedicated to Fabia Celaria by her husband and freedman. The figure is inserted in an arch and columns with Corinthian capitals. She is wearing a palla and stole, with her hair in the style of Faustina Minor. On her left hand she is holding a dove. Floral decoration on the sides and rear garland of bay leaves.
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© Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - Barcelona
Omeka ID 2403