Lead sarcophagus fragment
Lead sarcophagus fragment

Currently not on view

Lead sarcophagus fragment,

2nd–4th century

Roman
y1968-189

Information

Title
Lead sarcophagus fragment
Dates

2nd–4th century

Medium
Lead
Dimensions
22.8 x 18 x 1.2 cm (9 x 7 1/16 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Caroline G. Mather Fund
Object Number
y1968-189
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
sarcophagi, fragments, funerary objects
Materials
lead
Subject
athletes, aedicules, columns (architectural elements), arches, figures (representations), astragals

Purchased from Mrs. Filomena Pinelli, who reports that the plaque was left in the house, with other things, by the former owner, a Mrs. Dennen.

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