The Amati Column
Date1651
Period17th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeMonument
Registration NumberMMM 000540
DescriptionThis column originates from the classical Roman period, and was re-shaped into an Arab funerary monument in later centuries, and was then once again re-shaped in 1651 to be turned into a commemoration monument of the Italian Knight, Fra Giulio Amati who funded Porto Amati (later known as Porto Pidocchio), as a safe port for galleys and small boats. This column was located on the Valletta Waterfront.InscriptionsA monogram of two intertwined A's along with both Amati's and Grandmaster Jean Paul Lascaris's (1636-57) coats-of-arms.MaterialMarble
Dimensions267cmAlternate ID Numbers
- Register Book Number 309
- Inventory Card 6977-8
- HM Object Number 83128
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
