altar dedicated to the numen of the Augustuses

MNAT-7590

Object type ara, inscription

Culture/period Roman world

Materials marble

Technique sculpting

Mint

Production date 1 / 100

Museum Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona

Current location Exposició permanent

Archaeological site Tàrraco. Teatre

Township Tarragona (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Tarragona, Tarragonès)

Dimensions 94 x 60 x 60 cm

Description

Altar with inscription dedicated to the numen of the Augustuses. From the theatre of Tarraco, where it was probably placed in the orchestra. It would have been used in the ritual ceremonies held prior to the theatrical performances. In addition to the inscription on the front, “NUMINI / AUGUST(orum)”, referring to the "numen" (divine power) of the Augustuses, the other faces depict a "lituus", an "urceus" and a "patera", all elements used in ritual ceremonies.

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Omeka ID 1823