Pedestal for a Statuette
2nd century A.D.
The pedestal consists of two separately cast elements joined with lead solder: a nearly square two-step pedestal and a hollow bronze cylinder. The cylinder is decorated with moldings on the top and bottom. The top bears five holes marking the points of attachment of a group of statuettes.
A gap on the rear of the lower molding of the cylinder was repaired in antiquity with lead solder. The footing of another ancient repair is visible on the front of the first step of the pedestal.
The inscription appears in two lines on the second step of the square base.
A gap on the rear of the lower molding of the cylinder was repaired in antiquity with lead solder. The footing of another ancient repair is visible on the front of the first step of the pedestal.
The inscription appears in two lines on the second step of the square base.
Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)