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LOT 0112
Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel Fragment
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
24 in. (8.56 kg, 61 cm).
Irregular rectangular panel with decoration in three zones: upper area with horizontal laurel leaves and ropework border below; middle area divided by vertical fluted columns, masks of Medusa among dolphins alternating with a sphinx; lower area with running vine tendrils, leaves and bunches of grapes.
ProvenanceAcquired from Cadogan Tate, Paris, 2011.
From the Keane private collection, Kent, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the official shipping document (4,000 euros).
Accompanied by an original French certificate of export issued by the French Ministry of Culture, no.129472.
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