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THBRoman Lead Sarcophagus Panel, Medusa, Dolphins, Griffin
Lot 76a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A panel of a lead sarcophagus with a variety of well-preserved motifs. The lower register is supported by three Ionic columns. One side contains a winged female griffin with a human head and breasts; the other side contains a Medusa roundel surrounded by four dolphins, and various leaf elements. There is also a wide upper band with roped borders with a laurel branch. These motifs were impressed into the lead using stamps, and all had connotations relating to death and the afterlife. Size: 22.75" W x 13.4" H (57.8 cm x 34 cm); 14.75" H (37.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Prior to the 2nd century, Romans cremated their dead; around that time, inspired by the Greek and Etruscan practice of using sarcophagi, they began to place their dead in sarcophagi. This trend spread rapidly throughout the Roman Empire. In the western part of the Empire, which based on the leaf motif this panel probably came from, sarcophagi were placed inside a mausoleum against a wall or in a niche, so the only decorated panels were on the front and the short sides. The leaf motif refers to actual garlands and flowers used to decorate tombs and altars. This panel probably came from the grave of a high-status Roman citizen.
Provenance: ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, New York, USA; ex-private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired 25 years ago
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#145116Piece is a fragment as shown, with losses to the edges. Small, stable surface cracks radiate from the edges. White patina covers much of the surface. Motifs are in excellent condition and very clear.Condition
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