The sarcophagus of Helena. Red porphyry. Carved with military scenes. Detail. Roman soldier on horseback.

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Roman Art. Italy. The sarcophagus of Helena. Red porphyry. 4th century. Carved with military scenes with Roman soldiers on horseback and barbarian prisoners. Detail. Roman soldier. Mounted on four lions carved by Francesco Antonio Franzoni. It comes from Mausoleum of Helena. Pio-Clementino Museum. Vatican Museums. Vatican City.

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