Large epigraphic plaque bearing the name of Publius Aellius, - Lot 192

Large epigraphic plaque bearing the name of Publius Aellius, emperor Hadrian's freedman. Marble rosso antico. Roman art, 2nd century, circa 130 - 150. Height: 75 cm - Length: 144.5 cm. Rectangular in shape, it is inscribed on five lines in Latin characters: "DI[IS MANIBUS]/CLAVDIAE AC[...]TI F [SE]CVNDINAE/VIX(IT) ANNIS [...]I MEN(IBUS)/P. AELIUS AUG(USTI) LIB(ERTUS) MATUTINUS/PATER." "To the gods Mânes of Claudia [...] Secundida, who lived (?) years and (?) months, Publius Aelius, freedman of the emperor, Matutinus, her father (dedicated this monument)" Visible cracks and gaps, otherwise very well preserved. Provenance: Former Spanish collection. Acquired 1970-1980. Private collection.