Roman Slave Collar with an inscribed tag, 4th-6th Century AD...
The collar was used to identify a person as a slave and to deter them from escaping. The inscription on tag reads, "I have fled, seize me and return me to Zoninus for 1 gold coin".
The collar is a rare artifact that provides insight into the harsh realities of slavery in ancient Rome, where slaves were considered valuable property.
Museo Nazionale Romano–Terme di Diocleziano in Rome 🇮🇹
