Marble memorial to a soldier named Ares, who died at the age of 29 years. Both figures may represent Ares. On the left, he wears a military tunic and cloak, and makes offerings to Ares (the god of war) to bring victory. On the right he wears a civilian toga and proudly displaces his helmet, shield, and sword that he has dedicated to the god. Roman, made about 160-180 CE. Once in the collection of Matthew Duane. (The British Museum, London).
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