Illustration of a supposed pilentum from a medal of the Empress Faustina. The pilentum was used chiefly by women of the upper classes. It was furnished with cushions, had a covered top, but open sides. Besides being a travelling vehicle, the pilentum was also used on state occasions by Roman matrons, priests and vestal virgins. In this they carried sacred vessels and rode in processions and public games.
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