A Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel
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Rome, ca 1st - 2nd century AD. A lively composition with the center featuring a Medusa mask, four dolphins frolic at each corner with foliage between, all within a rope border.
Roman lead sarcophagi were unique to the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically Phoenicia. For similar lead sarcophagi, see p. 143-148 in McCann, Roman Sarcophagi in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Roman lead sarcophagi were unique to the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically Phoenicia. For similar lead sarcophagi, see p. 143-148 in McCann, Roman Sarcophagi in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Dimensions: 29.5 cm (11 3/4") 24 cm (9 1/2")
Provenance : Private Florida collection
Condition
Some loss to the upper and lower right corners, that does not impact the panel overall. Museum-quality custom mount.
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A Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel
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Jun 04, 2011
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Rome, ca 1st - 2nd century AD. A lively composition with the center featuring a Medusa mask, four dolphins frolic at each corner with foliage between, all within a rope border.
Roman lead sarcophagi were unique to the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically Phoenicia. For similar lead sarcophagi, see p. 143-148 in McCann, Roman Sarcophagi in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Roman lead sarcophagi were unique to the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically Phoenicia. For similar lead sarcophagi, see p. 143-148 in McCann, Roman Sarcophagi in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Dimensions: 29.5 cm (11 3/4") 24 cm (9 1/2")
Provenance : Private Florida collection
Condition
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Some loss to the upper and lower right corners, that does not impact the panel overall. Museum-quality custom mount. </p>
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