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How did the Romans decorate luxury objects? |
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| Askos handle |
| This is the handle of a wine jug called an askos. It is skilfully made and decorated with the face of Bacchus, the god of wine. A similar example of an askos was found at Pompeii. |
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| Medusa stud |
| This stud is made from cast bronze, and is a model of the head of Medusa. It may have been a fitting on a small box, perhaps a jewellery box. |
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| Bottle stopper |
| This ceramic bottle stopper has been made in the shape of a woman’s head. It measures about 50mm long. |
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| Samian dish |
| This part of a samian dish shows the winged god, Mercury. He was known as the messenger of the gods, but was also the god of commerce, and very popular in Britain! |
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| Face vase |
| This is part of a type of vase which is not often found in Britain. It is called a face vase because of its decoration. Most face vases came from Germany, and often had inscriptions on them. They were probably used as religious offerings. |
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