Citation
Page reference: Christopher Ratté and Peter D. De Staebler (eds.). Aphrodisias V. The Aphrodisias Regional Survey (Verlag Philipp von Zabern: Darmstadt/Mainz, 2012), 322, 323, 342. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/92781>
Description
Local Name: Aphrodisias, West Necropolis
Local Information: Regional Survey 2001 no. H2
Latitude: 37.42.35.6
Longitude: 28.42.50.0
Elevation: 517m
Dimensions: Total for complete lid: W: 3.03 m; D: 1.41 m; H: 0.50 m ** Fragment 1: D: 1.41; p. W: 1.74 m; H: 0.50 m ** Fragment 2: p. D: 1.35 m; p. W: 1.70 m; visible H: 0.50 m
Description: Three fragments of two sarcophagus lids found on top of probable Tomb D042, together with several large blocks. Lid B lies about 4 m southwest of Lid A. ** Lid A. Large lid preserved in two fragments that appear to join. ** (1.) Preserves left short side and more than half the width. ** (2.) Preserves front right corner, molding along front edge and most of depth. Part of pediment preserved. ** Front and short sides have five bands of cornice molding; back has simple bevel molding. Roof is plain, acroteria are not visible. Pediment recessed within a molded frame with a central phiale motif, surface finished with claw chisel. One boss on the short side and one on each long side, all broken.