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Armband 

Armband

Armband

Gold with glass paste eyes
River Sarno, Muregine

This gold armband inscribed DOMINUS ANCILLAE SUAE (From the master to his slave) was found on a female slave. The inscription and the gift’s value suggest an intimate relationship between a Roman master and his slave girl. Sex between a master and slave was not considered a scandal, and was a common domestic occurrence.

SAP No: 81580

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Where was this found?

Map showing where the armband was found

River Sarno, Muregine

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