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Sarcófago de Amatus

2nd quarter of the 5th century BCE
Not on view
Este sarcófago, que sin duda perteneció a un rey de Amatus, es quizás la pieza más importante de la rica colección de arte chipriota del Museo. Destaca por el color preservado en su superficie. Las imágenes expresan el poderío del monarca y su devoción a los dioses en el Chipre del siglo V a. C, caracterizado por su diversidad cultural. En los dos costados largos, una procesión de carros es escoltada por caballeros, seguidos por soldados de infantería. La figura bajo el parasol es sin duda el personaje principal. En los dos costados cortos aparecen representaciones de Astarté, diosa del Próximo Oriente, y una hilera de figuras del dios egipcio Bes. Ambas deidades están asociadas con la fertilidad.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Título: Sarcófago de Amatus
  • Fecha: Segundo cuarto del siglo V a. C.
  • Geografía: Chipre
  • Material: Piedra caliza
  • Dimensiones: 157,5 x 236,5 x 97,8 cm
  • Crédito: Colección Cesnola, comprado por suscripción, 1874–1876
  • Número de inventario: 74.51.2453
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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