Scene of sacrifice
Roman ash urn (cinerary urn) with a scene of sacrifice on the front.
Proconnesian marble.
Ca. 150 CE.
Inv. No. MFA 2002.25.Boston, Museum of Fine ArtsPhoto by Roger B. Ulrich

Scene of sacrifice.

Roman ash urn (cinerary urn) with a scene of sacrifice on the front.
Proconnesian marble.
Ca. 150 CE.
Inv. No. MFA 2002.25.

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts.

Credits:
© 2010. Photo: Roger B. Ulrich.
Text: museum inscription to the sculpture.
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