Sarcophagus of a child, carved in relief with scenes celebrating Bacchus, who appears in the centre of the front panel. The figure on the lid, a sleeping Paposilenus, is a Neo-Classical addition. Lid of the chest is 35.6 x 11.2 cm.
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Title of artwork, date
Roman child's sarcophagus, 300–400
Date supported
1995
Medium and material
Marble (Proconnesian)
Dimensions
90 x 28 cm
Grant
10000
Total cost
50000
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