Base for statue of 'Marcianus', possibly the military commander Lucius Aurelius Marcianus. Cibyra (Caria). Possibly late third to early fourth century.
PROVENANCE AND LOCATION
City:
Cibyra
Province:
Caria
Region:
Asia Minor
Details:
Cibyra, 'section H on Bean's map'.
Current Location:
Probably in situ
OBJECT
Object:
Base
Material:
Marble
Re-Use?
Yes
Clothing:
Hairstyle:
Height(cm):
142
Attributes:
Beard:
SUBJECT
Honorand:
Marcianus, possibly Lucius Aurelius Marcianus, military commander
Position:
Military Office-Holders
Gender:
Male
Awarder:
Not stated, probably the city
Position:
Awarder Unknown or Uncertain
DATE
Earliest:
260
Latest:
500
MAIN REFERENCE
Corsten, T. (ed.), Die Inschriften von Kibyra. Inschriften griechischer Städte aus Kleinasien, Bd. 60, Bonn 2002, pp. 99-100 no. 65
Merkelbach, R. and J. Stauber (eds.), Steinepigramme aus dem griechischen Osten. Bd. 4. Die Südküste Kleinasiens, Syrien und Palaestina, Munich 2002, 6, no.17/1/1