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ARABESQUE ANTIQUES

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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

  • Period:
    • Price: Above £5,000.00
    • Above €6,042 Euro
    • Above $6,322 US Dollar
  • Location: Warwickshire
    • Dimensions: H: 31.5cm (12.40in)
    • W: 63cm (24.80in)
    • D: 24cm (9.45in)