Altar with niche. A corner is cut off at the bottom left. Red sandstone. The proportions are unusual, the niche is very small in relation to the whole, especially to the upper part. Nehalennia standing, with left foot on the stern of the ship. In the right hand probably a stir. Right side: at the bottom plant motif, at the top Neptune, standing, with trident in left hand. Left side: at the bottom plant motif, at the top Hercules with a club in the right hand. Back: curtain. On top of orig. probably 4 fruits, at the end to distinguish 2 pears. The altar is very weathered. No traces can be
Altar with niche. A corner is cut off at the bottom left. Red sandstone. The proportions are unusual, the niche is very small in relation to the whole, especially to the upper part. Nehalennia standing, with left foot on the stern of the ship. In the right hand probably a stir. Right side: at the bottom plant motif, at the top Neptune, standing, with trident in left hand. Left side: at the bottom plant motif, at the top Hercules with a club in the right hand. Back: curtain. On top of orig. probably 4 fruits, at the end to distinguish 2 pears. The altar is very weathered. No traces can be distinguished from any inscription. Altar, stone, sandstone, 101 x 54 x 27 cm, 225 kg, roman 150-250, the Netherlands, Zeeland, Noord-Beveland, Colijnsplaat, Oosterschelde
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