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Sarcophagus with Apollo and Marsia; Proconnesian marble; Half of the second century AD. The sarcophagus features the scene from the myth of Marsia, from the discovery of the flute until Marsia's defeat in the musical challenge with Apollo and the consequent cruel punishment inflicted upon him by the God. From via della Garbatella - Museo Centrale Montemartini, Rome, Italy
Sarcophagus with Apollo and Marsia; Proconnesian marble; Half of the second century AD. The sarcophagus features the scene from the myth of Marsia, from the discovery of the flute until Marsia's defeat in the musical challenge with Apollo and the consequent cruel punishment inflicted upon him by the God. From via della Garbatella - Museo Centrale Montemartini, Rome, Italy
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Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
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