Q112294864
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Title |
Sarcophagus from Necropolis of Sperandio |
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Object type |
sarcophagus object_type QS:P31,Q48634 |
Description |
Relief-decorated sarcophagus manufactured in a cippi and ash urns workshop in Chiusi, probably commissioned for a warrior chief. On the front, the return from a raid for cattle and prisoners. On the short sides, banqueters. |
Date |
circa 500 BC |
Medium |
limestone medium QS:P186,Q23757 |
Dimensions |
height: 58 cm (22.8 in) dimensions QS:P2048,58U174728 |
Collection |
Museo archeologico dell'Umbria (Perugia) |
Accession number |
195 |
Object history |
1843: discovered by — (Perugia, necropoli dello Sperandio)
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References |
Haynes, Sybille. Etruscan Civilization. Los Angeles: The J. Paul Getty Museum, 2000. |