Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel Circa 2nd Century A.D. Cast in high relief, the decoration is broken
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Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel Circa
2nd Century A.D.
Cast in high relief, the decoration is broken into an architect framework with the various motifs separated by columns and braided rope bands. In the center is a roundel with the head of a Gorgon; to either side are sphinxes. Atop and throughout are kanthori vases, grape clusters amid vines and stars in the fields.
11 x 32 inches (28 x 82 cm)
Mounted and protected behind a plexiglass cover
Fragmented borders and some tears but a nice example.
C The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation
2nd Century A.D.
Cast in high relief, the decoration is broken into an architect framework with the various motifs separated by columns and braided rope bands. In the center is a roundel with the head of a Gorgon; to either side are sphinxes. Atop and throughout are kanthori vases, grape clusters amid vines and stars in the fields.
11 x 32 inches (28 x 82 cm)
Mounted and protected behind a plexiglass cover
Fragmented borders and some tears but a nice example.
C The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation
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Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel Circa 2nd Century A.D. Cast in high relief, the decoration is broken
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