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The Nani Museum was one of the most important private antiquarian collections in 18th century Venice. It was largely thecreation of two brothers, Bernardo and Giacomo Nani, who acquired antiquities mainly from the Eastern coasts of the Adriatic Sea, the Ionian Islands, mainland Greece, and the Aegean. The collection included more than 400 ancient artefacts, half of which were Greek and Latin inscriptions. All of these objects were later dispersed: many of them are now located in different European and American museums, while several others are considered to be lost. This article presents a brief overview of the history of the Nani Museum, with specific attention to its epigraphic component. We also provide a list of all the Greek and Latin inscriptions from Greece and Dalmatia that once belonged to the Nani Museum, offering information about their ancient provenance, the steps of their dispersal, and, when possible, their present location.
Author(s): Calvelli L, Crema F, Luciani F
Editor(s): Demicheli, D
Publication type: Book Chapter
Publication status: Published
Book Title: Illyrica Antiqua 2. In honorem Duje Rendic-Miocevic
Year: 2017
Pages: 253-278
Print publication date: 01/09/2017
Acceptance date: 30/03/2017
Publisher: Odsjek za arheologiju Filozofski fakultet Sveuciliste u Zagrebu
Notes: Proceedings of the International Conference, Šibenik, 12th-15th September 2013
Library holdings: Search Newcastle University Library for this item
ISBN: 9789531756570
