Clay, Remains of varnish
1-100 CE
Italy, Rome, Italy
Antikensammlung, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient Rome
Theme
Empire: Projecting Power
Subtheme
How Do We Know Who’s in Charge?
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Measurements
H. 3.2 W. 6.5 Depth. 8.8
Accession Number
TC 4954
Description
Greek and Roman philosophy was concerned with the best way of leading a good, fulfilled life. It proposed different ways of achieving this, from pursuing virtue to maximising pleasure. Whatever the case, the skeletons on this lamp remind us – like the ancient viewer – that life on earth is short, and we cannot take anything with us.
Curators Comments
Greek and Roman philosophy was concerned with the best way of leading a good, fulfilled life. It proposed different ways of achieving this, from pursuing virtue to maximising pleasure. Whatever the case, the skeletons on this lamp remind us – like the ancient viewer – that life on earth is short and we cannot take anything with us.
