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Prosopomorphic vessel
Archaeological Museum of Đerdap and Unknown author2nd century A.D.
Museums of Serbia
Belgrade, Serbia
Roman vessel with a representation of human face in grotesque manner. It is believed that it had a protective role, whether it be protecting the family and their house and possesions, the dead or the content of the vessel.
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- Title: Prosopomorphic vessel
- Creator: Archaeological Museum of Đerdap, Unknown author
- Date created: 2nd century A.D.
- Location created: Kladovo (Serbia), Karataš–Diana
- Type: Artifact
- Art movement: Roman art
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