Description: White marble statue base, with moulding above and below on three sides (w: 0.54 × h: 0.405 × d: 0.47). The back and much of the moulding have been broken away, probably to facilitate re-use. Top worked smooth
Text: Inscribed on the face.
Letters: Lightly cut; 0.03-0.04
Date: Julio-Claudian (archaeological context, lettering)
Findspot: Aphrodisias: Sebasteion, South Portico: Seb 80/1, IIIA, at -3.60.
Original location: Sebasteion
Last recorded location: Museum
English translation
Translation source: Smith, 2013
Antonia Augusta. Hermias priest, set (this) up.
English translation
Translation source: IAph2007
Antonia Augusta: Hermias, priest, put up (her statue).
Commentary
Apparently to be associated with the Sebasteion group of dedications to the imperial family: 9.26, 9.27, 9.28, 9.29, 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34, 9.35, 9.36, 9.37, 9.38, 9.39, 9.40.
Bibliography
Transcription: New York University expedition, 80.172; SBI 83
Publication: Reynolds, 1981b 5 , whence SEG 31.915 , Robert, Bulletin Épigraphique 1982.356 , AE 1982.891, McCabe, PHI, 1996 204 , Smith, 2006 H.16 (listed); IAph2007 9.26; Smith, 2013 P-base 13, whence SEG 63.852
Images
Fig. 1. Face (M. Roueché, 1980)
Fig. 2. Face (M. Roueché, 1980)