In 2012, a remarkable artifact appeared on eBay — and my research into its origins raised troubling questions.

Roberta Mazza
Roberta Mazza teaches Graeco-Roman material culture and papyrology at the University of Manchester.
Roberta Mazza teaches Graeco-Roman material culture and papyrology at the University of Manchester.
In 2012, a remarkable artifact appeared on eBay — and my research into its origins raised troubling questions.