Lead sarcophagus of a child
Although they also occur in the western provinces (for example, in Britain, where the Romans exploited the lead mines), lead sarcophagi were more popular in the East and have been found in cemeteries throughout Syria and Israel. This example, the coffin of a small child, is said to have been found near Jericho.
Artwork Details
- Title: Lead sarcophagus of a child
- Period: Late Imperial
- Date: 3rd century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Lead
- Dimensions: H.: 5 5/16 x 14 1/8 in. (13.5 x 35.9 cm)
- Classification: Miscellaneous-Lead
- Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Alvah L. Miller, 1961
- Object Number: 61.206
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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