Description:

Roman Empire, Ca 2nd to 3rd centuries CE. Heavy lead, rectangular sarcophagus panel, having cast relief decoration, the lower register supported by two columns, central winged female sphinx having a human head and breasts, legs and paws of a lion and wings of a bird, surrounded by both grape and laurel leaf elements. Wide upper band having roped borders with a laurel branch with the face of Minerva near the center. 9-7/8" x 9-5/8," not including custom stand. PROVENANCE: EX-Private NYC collection acquired at major auction house. All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Overall encrusted white oxidized surface patina. Reverse side with surface encrustation. Material quite stable and a very showy and impressive piece!

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March 14, 2014 9:00 AM MDT
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Artemis Fine Arts

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
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$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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