Roman period, Jordan Museum
Exhibits from the beginning of the Roman period in Jordan 63 BC until the early 4th century. Part of the visual informative tour through The Jordan Museum in Amman.
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Roman (mid-2nd century AD)
Gerasa - Jerash
Terracotta figuring of the goddess on a large couch (cline), leaning on her left elbow. This was the typical position for dining at a banquet (symposion), which derives from Greek tradition and was adopted by the Romans. The hole in the upper side of the right knee possibly took a lamp.
Gerasa - Jerash
Special presentation in Art Destination Jordan
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© Photo: Haupt & Binder
Exhibits from the beginning of the Roman period in Jordan 63 BC until the early 4th century. Part of the visual informative tour through The Jordan Museum in Amman.