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A Cast Stone Roman Funerary Altar
Repton Co
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A Cast Stone Roman Funerary Altar

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Repton Co
Description

An unusual, decorative Grand Tour-style garden planter or cinerary urn, cast in reconstituted stone with a beautifully weathered, patinated finish.

Modelled closely on a 1st or 2nd-century AD Roman sepulchral altar, the octagonal body features a recessed tabula containing Latin epigraphy. The text replicates a traditional Roman funerary dedication commissioned by a libertus (freedman) for his family and descendants. The corners are flanked by high-relief carvings of classical Erotes (winged cupids) holding draped floral garlands, a quintessential Roman motif symbolizing the passage of time and memory.

The urn is hollow with a single drainage hole making it perfectly suited for use as a structural architectural planter, font, or focal garden ornament.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Repton Co has dated this Cast Stone Roman Altar to the Edwardian era.

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SA1218792
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SKU00000620
Description
An unusual, decorative Grand Tour-style garden planter or cinerary urn, cast in reconstituted stone with a beautifully weathered, patinated finish.
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Modelled closely on a 1st or 2nd-century AD Roman sepulchral altar, the octagonal body features a recessed tabula containing Latin epigraphy.
Repton Co

The text replicates a traditional Roman funerary dedication commissioned by a libertus (freedman) for his family and descendants. The corners are flanked by high-relief carvings of classical Erotes (winged cupids) holding draped floral garlands, a quintessential Roman motif symbolizing the passage of time and memory.

The urn is hollow with a single drainage hole making it perfectly suited for use as a structural architectural planter, font, or focal garden ornament.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Cast Stone Roman Altar to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218792
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000620
Repton Co
Repton Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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A weathered grey cast stone Roman style funerary altar featuring carved corner figures in high relief and central Latin inscriptions.
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Archive I A weathered grey cast stone Roman style funerary altar featuring carved corner figures in high relief and central Latin inscriptions.

A Cast Stone Roman Funerary Altar

Archive II A weathered grey cast stone Roman style funerary altar featuring carved corner figures in high relief and central Latin inscriptions. View II
Archive III A weathered grey cast stone Roman style funerary altar featuring carved corner figures in high relief and central Latin inscriptions. View III
Archive IV A weathered grey cast stone Roman style funerary altar featuring carved corner figures in high relief and central Latin inscriptions. View IV
Archive V A weathered grey cast stone Roman style funerary altar featuring carved corner figures in high relief and central Latin inscriptions. View V
Archive VI A weathered grey cast stone Roman style funerary altar featuring carved corner figures in high relief and central Latin inscriptions. View VI
Archive VII A weathered grey cast stone Roman style funerary altar featuring carved corner figures in high relief and central Latin inscriptions. View VII
Archive VIII A weathered grey cast stone Roman style funerary altar featuring carved corner figures in high relief and central Latin inscriptions. View VIII
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Repton Co

Repton Co
Telephone 07493 120423
Location
Cumbria
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 48
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A weathered grey cast stone Roman style funerary altar featuring carved corner figures in high relief and central Latin inscriptions.
A cast stone Roman funerary altar
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A weathered grey cast stone Roman style funerary altar featuring carved corner figures in high relief and central Latin inscriptions.
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In classical antiquity, Roman funerary altars were stone monuments erected to commemorate the deceased, often inscribed with epitaphs and adorned with relief carvings of deities, garlands, or figures. During the Neoclassical and 20th-century revival periods, reproductions were cast in stone to serve as decorative garden features, plinths, or indoor pedestals.

Cast stone pieces are manufactured using a dense mixture of crushed natural stone, aggregate, white or grey cement, and mineral pigments poured into detailed moulds. This process replicates the dense texture, weight, and detailed carved surface of natural dressed limestone or sandstone.

Revival cast stone items display mould seams that have softened over time, alongside natural weathering such as moss growth, lichen patches, and subtle surface erosion. Unlike hand-carved natural stone, cast stone exhibits fine aggregate particles visible under close inspection.

Position the stone altar in a conservatory, courtyard, or garden focal point to function as a pedestal for a bronze bust, terracotta urn, or botanical display. Pairing the distressed stone texture against clean contemporary architectural lines provides structural contrast and classical elevation.

Clean cast stone using a soft-bristled brush and plain water to remove heavy dirt without damaging the outer patina or moss. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, pressure washers, and acidic solutions, and ensure proper drainage during freezing winter months to prevent frost spalling.
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