Marble sarcophagus or cinerary urn with swags of leaves, fruits and nuts tied to the horns of bucrania in relief, Ain-el-Selmani (Benghazi), Roman period (ca. AD 120 – 140), 44.8 x 66 x 44.1 cm.

Vessels and containers – Stone and ceramics (Prehistory and Ancient History – Sarcophagi and chest urns)

Material: Rocks/Stones | Type: Containers/Vessels | Countries: Libya

  • Period

    1st millennium BC – AD 1551

  • Red List

    Emergency Red List – Libya

Category

Vessels and containers – Stone and ceramics (Prehistory and Ancient History – Sarcophagi and chest urns)
Boxes, plain or with motifs (humans, floral, geometric).
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