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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Nov 18, 2020, 06:34 PM

Title: An "exceptional" vase discovered in the excavations of Autun (Roman)
Post by: Imperial Dave on Nov 18, 2020, 06:34 PM
https://www.lefigaro.fr/arts-expositions/un-vase-exceptionnel-decouvert-dans-les-fouilles-d-autun-20201114

pretty stunning find
Title: Re: An "exceptional" vase discovered in the excavations of Autun (Roman)
Post by: Jim Webster on Nov 19, 2020, 10:13 AM
Quote from: Holly on Nov 18, 2020, 06:34 PM
https://www.lefigaro.fr/arts-expositions/un-vase-exceptionnel-decouvert-dans-les-fouilles-d-autun-20201114

pretty stunning find

I suspect it could be pretty amazing when cleaned up!
Title: Re: An "exceptional" vase discovered in the excavations of Autun (Roman)
Post by: Justin Swanton on Nov 19, 2020, 11:51 AM
Interesting find. I like the motto: "Vivas feliciter." "May you live in happiness." I suppose that's something the Gallic aristocracy in Autun could say to each other.
Title: Re: An "exceptional" vase discovered in the excavations of Autun (Roman)
Post by: Imperial Dave on Nov 19, 2020, 02:29 PM
Quote from: Justin Swanton on Nov 19, 2020, 11:51 AM
Interesting find. I like the motto: "Vivas feliciter." "May you live in happiness." I suppose that's something the Gallic aristocracy in Autun could say to each other.

nice picture Justin  ;D
Title: Re: An "exceptional" vase discovered in the excavations of Autun (Roman)
Post by: Justin Swanton on Nov 19, 2020, 03:52 PM
Quote from: Holly on Nov 19, 2020, 02:29 PM
Quote from: Justin Swanton on Nov 19, 2020, 11:51 AM
Interesting find. I like the motto: "Vivas feliciter." "May you live in happiness." I suppose that's something the Gallic aristocracy in Autun could say to each other.

nice picture Justin  ;D

If it helps to fame and riches... (actually I'll be happy with just the riches)
Title: Re: An "exceptional" vase discovered in the excavations of Autun (Roman)
Post by: Jim Webster on Nov 20, 2020, 08:21 AM
I always felt I deserved a chance to show that becoming unfeasibly wealthy wouldn't spoil me  :-\