Romano-British Limestone Sarcophagus Circa AD 300
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
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
H 31 1/2" x W 63" x D 24"
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