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Consular diptychs

Scope note

Ivory diptychs with relief images presented by ancient Roman consuls to the emperor, Senate, and influential friends, to mark the commencement of their term of office. OCA

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000178247

Broader Terms used

<sculpture by function>

Term used for

diptychs, consular

Equivalent Terms used

consular diptych

Created

13yrs ago

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