Roman relief of a haruspex, 3rd century. Artist: Unknown

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Roman relief from Ostia for Fulvius Alius, a haruspex. The relief shows him at work before an altar where Hercules stands with his club. On the right men pull in a net with fish under the auspex of Neptune with his trident. The contents of nets were also often used in haruspicy, 3rd century.

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Size: 4254px × 4160px
Location: World,Europe,Italy,Lazio,Roma,Ostia
Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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