used for the pepper pot. However, subsequent thinking on the bronze weights has moved to the view that the design is not intended to depict an empress, or indeed any of the Roman goddesses. The figures are depicted holding a scroll, signifying education and affluence, but lack the diadems associated with an empress. Detailed work on the pepper pot independently suggests that "lady" would be a more appropriate label. Nevertheless, as the pepper pot had already received widespread publicity by this point, the title is retained though used advisedly. References External links BBC audio file A History of the World in 100 Objects History of Suffolk Romano-British objects in the British Museum Treasure troves in England Silver-gilt objects 1992 archaeological discoveries Sculptures of the British Museum Ancient Roman metalwork