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A Roman Marble Erotes Sarcophagus Fragment with Chariot Race — A Roman Marble Erotes Sarcophagus Fragment with Chariot Race, 3rd Century A.D.

A Roman Marble Erotes Sarcophagus Fragment with Chariot Race

A Roman Marble Erotes Sarcophagus Fragment with Chariot Race, 3rd Century A.D.

A Roman marble sarcophagus fragment from the 3rd century A.D. depicting erotes (cupids) participating in a chariot race. This piece combines mythological imagery with scenes of dynamic action, characteristic of Imperial Roman funerary art.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 29, 2022

Estimate: $3,000 – $4,000

Lot 189

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A Roman Marble Erotes Sarcophagus Fragment with Chariot Race, A Roman Marble Erotes Sarcophagus Fragment with Chariot Race, 3rd Century A.D.

A Roman marble sarcophagus fragment from the 3rd century A.D. depicting erotes (cupids) participating in a chariot race. This piece combines mythological imagery with scenes of dynamic action, characteristic of Imperial Roman funerary art.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Roman, Marble, Sarcophagus, Erotes, 3rd Century A.D., Chariot Race, Funerary, Mythological