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Larnakes

Scope note

Ancient Greek chest-shaped sarcophagi usually of terracotta and with painted decoration.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198916

Broader Terms used

sarcophagi

Equivalent Terms used

larnax

Created

12yrs ago

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