Alabaster cinerary urn, cross and two winged horses
Italian Museums, National Archaeological Museum of Chiusi, Siena, ItalyFour-point cross on an alabaster cinerary urn
English Translation:
Alabaster cinerary urn.
From Chianciano Terme, Cerretelli (2nd century B.C.). The lid is in the shape of a saddle roof, with the inscription lth tetina:seiantial. On the coffin, two winged horses.
Original Text:
Urna cineraria in alabastro.
Da Chianciano Terme, Cerretelli (II secolo a. C.). Coperchio displuviato con iscrizione lth:tetina:seiantial.
Sulla cassa due cavalli alati.
Supplementary images:
Four-point cross on an alabaster cinerary urn
Taken on Monday 20th of August 2018
Device: Motorola
Model: XT1585
Tags:
alabaster
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animals
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cinerary
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cinerary urn
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cross
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cross with circle in the center
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flower-like
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four-point
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horns
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horse
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italy
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prechristian
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two horses
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unicorn
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urn
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wings
Genre:
2nd Century B.C.
Source: Siena, Italy
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