A close up of a marble coffin corner, depicting a deep-set, carved, seated figure, turned away from a partially damaged figure. The edge of the stone coffin, featuring carvings of a bearded man in robes with pouncing animals on both sides. A panel of a marble coffin with a triangular roof and deep set carvings of standing figures engaging in conversation. A detailed carving on a marble corner of a young figure carrying a bowl of fruit, draped in a sash, with a winged figure in the back. A detailed carving on a marble coffin corner, depicting a nude figure carrying a goat or ram, standing besides a soldier in uniform. A fragment of aged printed text embedded into a rough, cracked surface with streaks of blue pigment.

Unknown Maker, Roman

Sarcophagus (coffin), Ancient

Maker

Culture

Roman

Title

Sarcophagus (coffin)

Year

Ancient

Medium

marble

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

Trough: 85.5 x 233.1 x 107.7 cm (33 11/16 x 91 3/4 x 42 3/8 inches)

Place

Origin: Dokimeion, modern Afyon, Turkey

Type

Credit

Museum Appropriation Fund

Object Number

21.074

Sarcophagus (coffin)
Pamphylian Sarcophagus

Origin: Dokimeion, modern Afyon, Turkey

Publications

Exhibition History

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