The sarcophagus of Helena. Red porphyry. Carved with military scenes with Roman soldiers on horseback and barbarian prisoners.

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Roman Art. Italy. The sarcophagus of Helena. Red porphyry. 4th century. Carved with military scenes with Roman soldiers on horseback and barbarian prisoners. Mounted on four lions carved by Francesco Antonio Franzoni. It comes from Mausoleum of Helena. Pio-Clementino Museum. Vatican Museums. Vatican City.

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