Cistellaria; or, The Casket

Cistellaria, or The Casket, is a comedic play by the Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus, written in the 2nd century BCE. The plot revolves around a small box containing tokens that serve as proof of identity, leading to a series of mistaken identities and confusions among the characters. Notable for its exploration of themes such as deception, identity, and societal issues like slavery and attempted murder, this play reflects the complexities of human relationships and societal norms of its time.