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An adorable #Roman shoe, made for a #baby too young to walk. The shoe imitates the footwear of Roman soldiers (caligae). The cut-out design would have shown off the kid’s socks!
From Bordeaux, dating 1st/2nd AD.

Photo: Bordeaux, Musée d’Aquitaine

#archaeology #romanarchaeology
A well-preserved Roman leather shoe with elaborate cutout patterns. The design features a high ankle and open sections.