Sarcophagus Fragment

1989.09.0021

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Sarcophagus Fragment   (1989.09.0021)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Empire, 2nd - 3rd century
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 65.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 48.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.5 cm
Weight 12,700 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Lead
Manufacturing Processes Cast
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

San Antonio Museum of Art: Sarcophagus, 89.63.1 Metropolitan Museum of Art: Lid and end panels of a lead sarcophagus, 65.148

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Harlan J. and Pamela Berk
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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