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marble sarcophagus with the myth of Selene and endymion, early 3rd century A.D. Roman.

marble sarcophagus with the myth of Selene and endymion, early 3rd century A.D. Roman. An inscription at the centre of the lid informs us that this trough-shaped sarcophagus was dedicated to a woman named Arria, who lived fifty years and ten months, by her daughter Aninia Hilara. Endymion was been granted eternal youth and eternal sleep.
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Title:
marble sarcophagus with the myth of Selene and endymion, early 3rd century A.D. Roman.
Caption:
marble sarcophagus with the myth of Selene and endymion, early 3rd century A.D. Roman. An inscription at the centre of the lid informs us that this trough-shaped sarcophagus was dedicated to a woman named Arria, who lived fifty years and ten months, by her daughter Aninia Hilara. Endymion was been granted eternal youth and eternal sleep.
Credit:
Album / World History Archive
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Image size:
6000 x 2911 px | 50.0 MB
Print size:
50.8 x 24.6 cm | 20.0 x 9.7 in (300 dpi)
Keywords:
ANCIENT ROMAN ART BURIAL DEATH MARBLE MYTHOLOGY ROCK ROCKY SARCOPHAGUS SCULPTURE STONE STONES