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ECL-Bn.14:54-2013

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ECL-Bn.14:54-2013

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Identification

Title

Sarcophagus: circus race

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

Bn 14. 53 and 54 are catalogued together being continuous views of the same scene

Description

Content (description)

Four quadrigae are driven to left by helmetted charioteers. The second from the left is in distress and the horses fall. Two Victories hover about the third from left. Figures lie on the ground beneath the horses of the third and last groups. The spina is shown in the background.
Engraved on the reins of the third group from left: Vin Leon ab Aptio Del.

Content (object)

drawing

Dimensions

height (actual size): 199mm
width (actual size): 287mm

Materials & techniques note

copper engraving on paper

Production

Person

Leon, Vin. (Engraver)

History and association

Object history note


Previous ownership

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