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Roman sarcophagus anthropoid from terracotta browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Ancient World:Roman:Sculpture: Pre AD 1000: item # 658001 Please refer to our stock # 1 when inquiring.
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| Roman Period, c.3rd - 4th Century AD. A large terracotta anthropoid head from the lid section of a sarcophagus. The facial features are sculpted in an abstract fashion, with an angular brow ridge and nose. Some brownish pigmentation highlights the face and the two long braids of hair painted below the ears as well as a lower border. Across the forehead is a modeled garland or rosette studded head piece. H: 15"; W: 17 ½". Intact with just some minor abraision along the bottom. A most interesting piece. Terracotta was often used in place of wood for funerary items due to the scarcity of wood, which was a common problem in the Egypt of late antiquity. | ||
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