A Roman Marble Amazonomachy Sarcophagus Relief Fragment
A Roman Marble Amazonomachy Sarcophagus Relief Fragment, Antonine Period, circa 150-170 A.D.
A Roman marble sarcophagus relief fragment from the Antonine period depicting an Amazonomachy scene with warriors in combat. The high-relief carving shows Amazon and Greek fighters with Nike figure brandishing a trophy, with selective restoration to key elements.
- Medium
- from the right end of a front panel, carved in high relief with an Amazon warrior defending herself from the attack of a Greek horseman, another Amazon lunging towards a Greek warrior stepping on the body of one of her comrades, and a dead or wounded combatant behind her, the corner carved with a figure of Nike brandishing a trophy; head of horseman, muzzle of horse, and top part of central figure restored.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I
December 7, 2021
Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000
Lot 65
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