Title
marble sarcophagus with the myth of Selene and endymion
Caption
marble sarcophagus with the myth of Selene and endymion, early 3rd century A.D. Roman. An inscription at the centre of the lid informs us that this trough-shaped sarcophagus was dedicated to a woman named Arria, who lived fifty years and ten months, by her daughter Aninia Hilara. Endymion was been granted eternal youth and eternal sleep.
Info+
World History Archive
Date
3th century BC
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A03_427
License type
Rights managed
Available size
17,1Mb (1003,5Kb) / 11,8in x 5,6in / 3532 x 1688 (300dpi)