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Roman figurine of tragic actor

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30 July 2023
Roman figurine of tragic actor
Roman figurine of tragic actor

Roman statuette made of ivory depicting a tragic actor. The figure probably shows the actor in a tragic female role, in a mask, costume and wig. Object dated to the 1st century CE.

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