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Source Image: PR305_02_20 of Garland Sarcophagus (12) of Aphrodisias: Sarcophagi

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Description

Front of a garland sarcophagus.

Monument
Aphrodisias: Sarcophagi 
Monument Part
Garland Sarcophagus (12) 
Monument Type
Sarcophagus 
Material(s)
Aphrodisian marble (Visual identification)  
Date
circa ad 120 - circa ad 250 
Keywords
ColumnGarlandTabulaGarland Sarcophagus  
Collections
Aphrodisias, Site and Museum  

Location

Original Location
Aphrodisias 

Evidence for working practices

No evidence is available for this source.

Notes

Compared to most of the garland sarcophagi from Aphrodisias this example is relatively highly finished. It also employs a different decorative scheme, with columns used as supports of the garlands. Interestingly there are few signs of the drill on this piece.

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