ECL-Bm.3:20-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.3:20-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Porphyry sarcophagus
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
The sarcophagus has a deep trough, probably semi-circular in cross-section, supported on legs which end in lion-claw feet and which are decorated with lions' heads where they meet the side of the trough.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 245mm
width (actual size): 372mm
width (actual size): 372mm
Inscription
Urna di Scipione Africano di bellissimo porfido in Palazzo Borghese
Inscription description
Written in red chalk on the back, a large R
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• della Pergola (14)
