Funerary relief of Publius Aiedius Amphio and Aiedia Fausta Melior

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Funerary relief of Publius Aiedius Amphio and Aiedia Fausta Melior

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Funerary relief of Publius Aiedius Amphio and Aiedia Fausta Melior, Roman marble funerary relief in Pergamon Museum, Berlin-Mitte, Germany

The marble relief measures 64 centimeters in height and 99 centimeters in width, depicting the portraits of two freed Roman citizens in a rectangular frame.

The sculpture was discovered along the Via Appia in Rome and acquired by the Berlin State Museums in 1866, marking a significant transfer of Roman artifacts.

The relief demonstrates Roman social advancement through the representation of former slaves who gained citizenship and the right to legal marriage.

Visitors can examine this Roman artifact in the Pergamon Museum's collection, which contains numerous ancient sculptures and architectural elements from Mediterranean civilizations.

The relief shows marriage symbolism through clasped hands and Aiedia's two rings, while capturing age-related features in accordance with Roman portraiture traditions.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 30 BCE

Height: 64 cm

Width: 99 cm

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 52.52080,13.39640

Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:13

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