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Sarcophage d'Amathus

2nd quarter of the 5th century BCE
Not on view
Le sarcophage d’Amathus, qui appartient sans conteste à l’un des rois de la cité, est vraisemblablement l’objet le plus important de la riche collection d’art chypriote du Musée. Il est remarquable par les couleurs préservées en surface. L’imagerie évoque la puissance du souverain et la dévotion aux dieux dans la culture distinctive de la Chypre du Vesiècle av. J.-C. Le cortège de chars qui s’ étire sur les flancs du sarcophage est escorté de la suite du souverain, à cheval, puis de fantassins. Le personnage à l’honneur est probablement celui que protège un parasol. Les extrémités du cercueil sont ornées de représentations d’Astarté typiques du Proche-Orient, et du Bès égyptien, deux figures associées à la fertilité.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Titre: Sarcophage d'Amathus
  • Date: 2e quart du Ve siècle av. J.-C.
  • Culture: Chypriote
  • Technique: Calcaire
  • Dimensions: 157,5 x 236,5 x 97,8 cm
  • Crédits: Collection Cesnola, achat par souscription, 1874–1876
  • Accession Number: 74.51.2453
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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