AN ITALIAN MARMO GIALLO ANTICO MODEL OF THE SARCOPHAGUS FROM THE TOMB OF THE SCIPIOS
Mid-19th century, after the antique, adapted as an inkwell
The lid with palm-scrolled ends, the front edge inscribed CORNELIVS. CN. F. SCIPIO, the main body Roman Doric entablature above inscription, on black marble plinth
4¼ x 7½ x 2½ in. (10.5 x 18.5 x 6 cm.)
AN ITALIAN MARMO GIALLO ANTICO MODEL OF THE SARCOPHAGUS FROM THE TOMB OF THE SCIPIOS
Mid-19th century, after the antique, adapted as an inkwell
The lid with palm-scrolled ends, the front edge inscribed CORNELIVS. CN. F. SCIPIO, the main body Roman Doric entablature above inscription, on black marble plinth
4¼ x 7½ x 2½ in. (10.5 x 18.5 x 6 cm.)
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