Caption

Sarcophagus lid, The deceased in a semi-reclining position, resting his left forearm on a pillow and holding a laurel wreath in his right hand. Dressed in a short-sleeved tunic and a cloak, which when thrown over the head reveals the torso and left arm from shoulder to elbow. The right foot is visible from under the cloak. Proportions of the human figure are very elongated, with especially long legs in disproportion to the torso. 2nd half of the 2nd century BC, Etruria. Sarcophagus; height 71 cm, width 203 cm, depth 48 cm, weight 108 kg., A reclining terracotta figure rendered in shades of beige, tan, brown, and hints of ochre rests on a rectangular base of similar earthy colors, showing the drape of a long garment with flowing folds across the body and arm. The figure lies on its side with a head turned upward, short stylized hair, and a cloth or veil falling behind it; a relaxed arm supports the upper body while the other hand holds a circular wreath-like object. The surface shows weathered textures, small cracks, and areas of darker and lighter patination, and the scene sits against a neutral gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A02_229

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Rights managed

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47.0Mb (1.5Mb) / 20.0in x 9.1in / 6000 x 2740 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sarcophagus lid deceased semi-reclining position resting left forearm pillow holding laurel wreath right hand Dressed short-sleeved tunic cloak thrown head reveals torso left arm shoulder elbow right foot visible under Proportions human figure elongated long legs disproportion 2nd half 2nd century BC Etruria Sarcophagus height 71 cm width 203 cm depth 48 cm weight 108 kg reclining terracotta figure rendered shades beige tan brown hints ochre rests rectangular base earthy colors showing drape long garment flowing folds across body arm figure lies side head turned upward short stylized hair cloth veil falling relaxed arm supports upper body hand holds circular wreath- object surface weathered textures small cracks areas darker lighter patination scene sits neutral gray background.