Slave Auctions Slaves were displayed to their best advantage on platforms or revolving stands Some were stripped naked so the buyers could see exactly what they were purchasing Potential buyers could demand that slaves who were clothed were stripped in order that a closer inspection of the 'good's could be made Those brought from abroad were put on display with one foot whitened with chalk Each slave had a placard (tituli) around his neck describing his details If a dealer was unable to offer any guarantees about the slave's abilities or attitude then the slave was made to wear a special cap called a pillei on his head The body of the slave was discussed and inspected at the request of the buyer A buyer could examine which part of the body he wanted The auction would commence and the slave was sold to the highest bidder
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Slave AuctionsSlaves were displayed to their best advantage on platforms or revolving stands Some were stripped naked so the buyers could see exactly what they were purchasingPotential buyers could demand that slaves who were clothed were stripped in order that a closer inspection of the 'good's could be madeThose brought from abroad were put on display with one foot whitened with chalkEach slave had a placard (tituli) around his neck describing his detailsIf a dealer was unable to offer any guarantees about the slave's abilities or attitude then the slave was made to wear a special cap called a pillei on his headThe body of the slave was discussed and inspected at the request of the buyerA buyer could examine which part of the body he wantedThe auction would commence and the slave was sold to the highest bidder
Tituli
What did tituli contain?Country of Origin
How you were procured
Age (at least an estimation)
Skills
Desirable Qualities
undesirable attributes (more rarely)
tuus Titulus Latinus
where you are from
age (abhinc _______ annos natos)
your skills . . . use words you can find (possum + infinitive)
Valuable assets . . . appearence, physical fitness, height, etc. . . . (sum + nominative)
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