Feb 27, 2025
The Corbridge Roman Lanx, The British Museum, London
The scene on the lanx depicts a shrine to Apollo, Greek god of music and health. It shows the continuing influence of classical mythology even as late as the 4th century CE, when Christian imagery was becoming increasingly popular.
Although the lanx may have been used to serve food, it was probably for display mainly, perhaps to show that the wealthy owner was educated and well-read. It is even possible that the design on the lanx was intended to ensure that Greek and Roman myths continued to be understood.
