Limestone sarcophagus: the Amathus sarcophagus
Object type: Sarcophagus, Amathus
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Culture: Cypriot
Period: Archaic
Date: 2nd quarter of the 5th century BCE
Medium: Hard limestone
Dimensions: Overall: 62 x 93 1/8 x 38 1/2in., 861 lbs. (157.5 x 236.6 x 97.8cm, 390.5 kg)
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Credit line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession year: 1874
Tags: Men|Female Nudes|Sphinx|Horses|Chariots