About this object
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ID:
ONE94[18195]<5160>
Production date:
Roman; AD 80-120
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Location:
In Store
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Scratched onto a wax layer, the lettering on this early 2nd century wooden writing tablet has survived. It is a deed of sale for a young enslaved woman called Fortunata, described as ‘healthy and not liable to run away’. She cost 600 silver denarii - 2 years’ pay for a legionary soldier. < ...Read more
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Measurements
H 115 mm; W 140 mm; D 5 mm (overall)
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Materials
wood; silver fir
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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