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Roman sculpture showing warrior on elephant

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24 June 2023
Roman sculpture showing warrior on elephant
Roman sculpture showing warrior on elephant

Terracotta Roman sculpture showing a warrior on an elephant; in the back, another object is visible, depicting a drunk elderly woman. The objects are dated to the 1st century CE. They were discovered in the Rufus House in Pompeii. Both sculptures were found in the fountain that adorned the peristyle of the house. The artifacts are in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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