Romano-British Limestone Sarcophagus Circa Ad 300
Stock No
AA885
2012
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- Above $6,322 US Dollar
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Item Description
A remarkable, Anglo Roman carved limestone sarcophagus circa AD 300. Oblong in form, a stone box for interment, with curved ends and standing on its original stone feet. Carved with a central roundel, within an oblong panel of strigillated decoration, flanked by twisted columns. The curved end panels with foliate decoration, within a circular border with spearheads, the whole rim bordered with egg and dart decoration.
English possibly Oxfordshire circa AD 300
Please enquire for condition report and provenance.
For a similar example please see British Museum exhibit no 1853,0620.1
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Shustoke, Warwickshire
Item Dimensions
H: 80cm W: 160cm D: 61cm
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Shustoke, Warwickshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7815 041727
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