A lenos-shaped sarcophagus known as “Sarcophagus of the Brothers” or a “Senatorial sarcophagus”
Carrara marble. 240—260 CE.
H. 117 cm; L. 257 cm.
Inv. No. 6603.Naples, National Archaeological MuseumPhoto by Ilya Shurygin

A lenos-shaped sarcophagus known as “Sarcophagus of the Brothers” or a “Senatorial sarcophagus”.

Carrara marble. 240—260 CE.
H. 117 cm; L. 257 cm.
Inv. No. 6603.

Naples, National Archaeological Museum
(Napoli, Museo archeologico nazionale).

Private collection, Farnese.
Origin:
From the Farnese collection.
Credits:
© 2012. Photo: Ilya Shurygin.
Info: museum annotation.
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