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Sarcophagus: GR.48.1850

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Current Location: Gallery 21

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Description

Fragment of sarcophagus lid, mask of Helios

Measurements and weight

Depth: 0.072 m
Height: 0.274 m
Weight: 6 kg
Width: 0.22 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1850) by Disney, John, Dr

Dating

Middle Roman
301 - 400

Components of the work

Sarcophagus composed of marble (Proconnesian)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: GR.48.1850
Primary reference Number: 65517
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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