Marble sarcophagus with the myth of Selene and Endymion, early 3rd century

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Marble sarcophagus with the myth of Selene and Endymion, Severan, early 3rd century , Roman, Marble, H. 28 1/2 in. ( cm), Stone Sculpture, An inscription at the center of the lid informs us that this trough-shaped sarcophagus was dedicated to a woman named Arria, who lived fifty years and ten months, by her daughter Aninia Hilara. Arria’s portrait is carved just to the right of the inscription

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Size: 5606px × 3666px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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