ECM.6684:2-2025
Parts
Object number
ECM.6684:2-2025
Object type
Identification
Title
Roman Nail
Description
A black nail from Caligula's galley (2/2)
Description
Dimensions
height: 11cm
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Material
metal
History and association
Associated event
Roman Empire
Associated person
Caligula (Dedicated to)
Object history note
Nails from Caligula's galleys on Lake Nemi. In 1929, two galleys were recovered by lowering the water level 30 feet. The galley's were housed in a purpose built Museum but were burned down by the retreating German Army in 1944.