Roman, Asia Minor — Fragment of sarcophagus depicting a Gorgon and Eros with libertus Marcus Aurelius epitaph, Pamphylia Type —

Roman, Asia Minor, 2nd Century A.D, Antonine Period, Marble, 55 cm x 82 cm x 13 cm, 100 kg Condition: Good condition. Documented provenance. Antikarts dossier with presentation, characteristics and traceability.
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Detailed Description

Item: Fragment of sarcophagus depicting a Gorgon and Eros with libertus Marcus Aurelius epitaph, Pamphylia Type.

Culture: Roman, Asia Minor.

Dating: 2nd Century A.D, Antonine Period.

Material: Marble.

Dimensions: 55 cm x 82 cm x 13 cm, 100 kg.

Analysis & expertise

Record prepared for Antikarts from the photographs and technical information provided by the source.

Attributions and measurements are retained as cataloguing markers, without over-interpretation.

This entry is preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference (no price displayed).

Characteristics

Item: Fragment of sarcophagus depicting a Gorgon and Eros with libertus Marcus Aurelius epitaph, Pamphylia Type

Material: Marble

Culture: Roman, Asia Minor

Period: 2nd Century A.D, Antonine Period

Dimensions: 55 cm x 82 cm x 13 cm, 100 kg

Condition: Good condition

Historical context

In the Roman world, everyday objects (domestic, ritual or workshop-related) circulated widely across the Empire through specialised production centres.

Attribution: Roman, Asia Minor. Dating indicated: 2nd Century A.D, Antonine Period.

Cultural value

Preserved as a comparison anchor within the Antikarts corpus.

Primary value lies in typology, stated dating and the associated traceability trail.

Traceability & guarantees

Provenance (summary): Ex French private collection, South of France, acquired before 1980.

Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference.

Archived source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-fragment-of-sarcophagus-depicting-a-gorgon-and-eros-with-libertus-marcus-aurelius-epitaph/.

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Material, chronological and cultural record for the object

Reference YA-8738
Period
Roman, Asia Minor
Date
2nd Century A.D, Antonine Period
Diameter
55 cm x 82 cm x 13 cm, 100 kg
Other References
YA-8738
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Ex French private collection, South of France, acquired before 1980 This sarcophagus presents in relief a mask of Gorgon in a garland of fruits and berries, to the left of the Gorgon, naked Eros, holding on his shoulders the end of the garland and the sta