A late Roman Sarcophagus carved from a single piece of marble, the ends rounded from back to front. The front is decorated with the story of Jonah, flanked by pilasters, and on the end symbolic representations relating to Jonah.
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Title of artwork, date
Late Roman Sarcophagus, 250–300
Date supported
1957
Medium and material
Marble
Dimensions
64 x 76 x 191 cm
Grant
1600
Total cost
2600
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