Ancient Roman terracotta Theatre Ticket of Emperor bust

Ancient Roman terracotta Theatre Ticket of Emperor bust. Roman Empire, AD 69 Terracotta Tessera Weight: 3.0 g The small terracotta token bears a remarkably expressive laureate imperial portrait facing right, impressed deeply into the clay. Despite its diminutive size, the portrait retains excellent detail, with the facial features, hair, laurel wreath and powerful profile clearly visible. The irregular shape and plain reverse are characteristic of the simple and economical production of terracotta tesserae: a prepared piece of clay could be impressed with a reusable die or seal

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