Sarcophagus of the Grape Harvest. In the shape of a bathtub or grape press, its decoration depicts a vineyard. The central medallion shows a bust of the deceased, apparently a young girl. White marble. 3rd century AD. Size: 1,18 m. (length), 0,45 m. (width) and 0,35 m. (height). Detail. From the ancient parish of Castanheira do Ribatejo. Found in Vila Franca de Xira (Lisbon district, Portugal) in 1944. National Archaeology Museum. Lisbon, Portugal.

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