Marble sarcophagus with garlands and the myth of Theseus and Ariadne, ca. 130–150

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Marble sarcophagus with garlands and the myth of Theseus and Ariadne, Hadrianic or early Antonine, ca. 130–150, Roman, Marble, Luni and Pentelic, Overall: 31 x 85 3/4 x 28in. ( x x cm), Stone Sculpture, On the lid, shown in delicate low relief, winged erotes drive chariots drawn by animals associated with the four seasons: bears with spring, lions with summer, bulls with fall, and boars with winter. On the front, four erotes bear seasonal garlands composed of flowers, wheat, grapes, pomegranates, and laurel

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Size: 6229px × 3197px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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