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Anthropoid sarcophagus

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The anthropoid sarcophagus consists of a stone lid and chest. The lid has a broad face with a plain wig, that does not cover the ears. The wig and a back pillar which is slightly narrower are indicated on the back of the chest. The eyes are large without an indication of the pupils, and with extended eye lines. The nose is straight, and the mouth small. The collar is suggested by a simple line between the lappets, but not decorated. Some features of the body are faintly indicated. Besides the face, there are no decorations nor inscriptions.
The outside of the sarcophagus is very smoothly polished, the inside a little less.

Present location

ALLARD PIERSON MUSEUM [06/002] AMSTERDAM

Inventory number

APM 6289

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

COFFIN/SARCOPHAGUS OF HUMANS

Material

BASALT

Technique

HEWN; POLISHED

Height

1.74 cm

Width

0.59 cm

Depth

0.37 cm

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