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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Nail
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Nail

AAT Object Form/Functionnails (fasteners)
Place ExcavatedScotland, United Kingdom, Europe
CultureRoman
Date1st Century CE
MediumIron
Credit LineGift of Dr. Herbert Benario
Dimensions3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (1.9 x 17.1 cm)
Object numberX.0211.002
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Galleries, May 11, 1993 - August 1995
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, November 17, 2014 - Present
ProvenanceFrom Roman fortress at Inchtuthiln near Perth, Scotland. Ex coll. Herbert Benario, purchased from Sir Ian Richmond (1902-1965), who was selling display boxes of nails to fund further excavations, 1950s or 1960s.
Status
On view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art