D031a: Ornate Sarcophagus Lid Fragments

Aphrodisias Regional Survey

2007-05-20

Citation: Page reference: Christopher Ratté and Peter D. De Staebler (eds.). Aphrodisias V. The Aphrodisias Regional Survey (Verlag Philipp von Zabern: Darmstadt/Mainz, 2012), 318, 322, 341.

Other Identifiers: D031a

Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/92769

Subject(s): Sarcophagi, 4: Roman

Description: Local Name: Aphrodisias, West Necropolis Local Information: Field 61 ** Low grass and olive trees Latitude: 37.42.37.1 Longitude: 28.42.55.9 Elevation: 512m Dimensions: p. W: 0.84 m; D: 1.02 m; roof slope: 0.72 m Description: Three fragments of two large sarcophagi found near a tomb (D030). ** Sarcophagus A. Fragment of a large lid preserving almost entire depth and about half its width. Discolored and lichen encrusted. ** On one long side of the lid, one boss and three bands of ornate cornice molding are preserved, including lesbian kymation, egg and dart, and bead and reel. The roof is plain.

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