Sarcophagus Collection (#43)

France, Arles (Arelate), Detail from Sarcophagus depicting the myth of Phaedra and Hippolytus 2nd Century A.D. France, Arles, Musee D art Paien (Archaeological Museum), Gallo-Roman art

Detail of ancient Egyptian sarcophagus, XXVI Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Sarcophagus of Tachepenkhonsu, sistrum player of god Amon-Ra. Detail of the painted decoration depicting the deceased accompanied by Thoth before

Treasure of Tutankhamen, Miniature Sarcophagus from New Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Eighteenth Dynasty. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Miniature sarcophagus

Front side of sarcophagus depicting scene of wild boar hunting
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Front side of sarcophagus depicting scene of wild boar hunting

Italy, Sicily, Syracuse, Sarcophagus of Adelfia, wife of the magistrate Valerio, from the catacombs of San Giovanni 4th Century A.D

Close-up of painted terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses, 6th century b. C. from Cerveteri, Rome province, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Painted terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses, 520 b.C. From Cerveteri (Rome province, Italy). Detail

Marble sarcophagus, relief depicting Jesus Christ teaching Apostles, from Rignieux-le-Franc
Roman civilization, 4th century. Marble sarcophagus. Relief depicting Jesus Christ teaching to the Apostles. From Rignieux-le-Franc. Detail

Front side of sarcophagus depicting child surrounded by Muses, Detail
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Front side of a sarcophagus. Child surrounded by the Muses. Detail

Sarcophagus relief depicting the legend of Prometheus: the creation of man from Pozzuoli, Naples province, Italy
Roman civilization. Sarcophagus relief depicting the legend of Prometheus: the creation of man. From Pozzuoli, Naples province, Italy

Sarcophagus of Diedthotefanch. Fragment of the lid with hieroglyphs, polychrome vitreous paste mosaic
Egyptian civilization, 6th century b.C. Sarcophagus of Diedthotefanch. Fragment of the lid with hyerogliphs, polychrome vitreous paste mosaic

Fragment of marble sarcophagus with relief showing promise of marriage between Medea and Jason
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Fragment of marble sarcophagus with relief showing the promise of marriage between Medea and Jason

Sarcophagus decoration depicting physician and patient during oculistic examination
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Sarcophagus dedicated by C.S. Julianus to his daughter Sosia and his wife Tetratia. Detail of decoration depicting physician

Alexander sarcophagus, detail of panther hunting, marble, from royal necropolis of Sidon, Lebanon
Hellenistic art, 4th century b.C. Alexander sarcophagus, marble, from the royal necropolis of Sidon, Lebanon. Detail: panther hunting

Corinthian style bronze helmet, from Necropolis at Ayia Paraskevi, tomb 262
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Corinthian style bronze helmet. From Necropolis at Ayia Paraskevi (Thessaloniki), tomb 262, circa 500 b.C

Roman civilization, Sarcophagus of Roman consul Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus from Tomb of Scipios on Via Appia
Roman civilization, 3rd century b.C. Sarcophagus of Roman consul Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus (337 b.C. - 270 b.C.), from the Tomb of the Scipios on the Via Appia (Rome). Peperino marble

Sarcophagus of the Amazons with painted scene of a battle, white limestone, from Tarquinia, Latium region, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Sarcophagus of the Amazons, white limestone. From Tarquinia, Latium region, Italy. Detail, painted scene of a battle

Replica of antechamber with royal ka of Horakhty guarding entrance to sarcophagus chamber, from King Tutankhamens tomb
Egypt - Cairo - Pharaonic Village. Replica of King Tutankhamens tomb as was found by Howard Carter at the time of discovery, in November 1922

Close up of sarcophagus with myth of Selene and Endimyon, Roman civilization, late 2nd century a. d
Roman civilization, late 2nd century A.D. Rectangular sarcophagus with the myth of Selene and Endimyon. Detail

Mourners Sarcophagus from the royal necropolis of Sidon, marble
Hellenistic art, 4th century b.C. " Mourners Sarcophagus", marble, from the royal necropolis of Sidon, Lebanon

Italy, Umbria Region, Hypogeum of Velimna Family
Italy - Umbria Region - Surroundings of Perugia - Hypogeum of the Velimna Family (Etruscan chamber tomb, 3rd-2nd century b.C.)

Sarcophagus of senior magistrate wearing necklace with pendants, from Tomb of Sarcophagi at Cerveteri, Rome province
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Sarcophagus of a senior magistrate wearing a necklace with pendants. From the Tomb of the Sarcophagi at Cerveteri, Rome province, Italy

France, Paris. Louvre Museum, Sarcophagi Hall
France - Ile-de-France - Paris. Louvre Museum. Egyptian antiquities rooms. Sarcophagi hall

Rectangular sarcophagus with battle between Romans and Barbarians, Roman civilization, late 2nd century a. d
Roman civilization, late 2nd century A.D. Rectangular sarcophagus with the battle between Romans and Barbarians

Anthropomorphic sarcophagus of man from Spain
Phoenician civilization. Anthropomorphic sarcophagus of a man. From Spain

Ancient Egyptian sarcophagus of Kaahapy, XXV-XXVI Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXV-XXVI. Female sarcophagus of Kaahapy

Marble sarcophagus with relief representing musical competition between Apollo and satyr Marsyas, 290-300 a. d
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Marble sarcophagus with relief representing a musical competition between Apollo and the satyr Marsyas, 290-300 A.D

Sarcophagus of prefect Junius Bassus, sacrifice of Isaac, Roman civilization
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Sarcophagus of prefect Junius Bassus. Detail: sacrifice of Isaac

Fragment of marble sarcophagus with relief showing Medea helping Jason win Golden Fleece
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Fragment of marble sarcophagus with relief showing Medea helping Jason to win the Golden Fleece

Detail of ancient Egyptian sarcophagus of Tachepenkhonsu, sistrum player of god Amon-Ra, XXVI Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Sarcophagus of Tachepenkhonsu, sistrum player of god Amon-Ra. Detail of the painted decoration depicting the deities of the Underworld

Clay cover for a sarcophagus portraying deceased Larthia Seianti from Chiusi
Etruscan civilization, 3rd-2nd century b.C. Clay cover for a sarcophagus portraying the deceased Larthia Seianti. From Chiusi

Sarcophagus representing the escape from Egypt, front detail 5th Century, Republic of Croatia, Spalato, Arheoloski Muzej U Splitu (Archaeological Museum), Early Christian art

Tutankhamens treasure, Second Sarcophagus of worught and engraved gold, which contains guts of Pharaoh - From
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Tutankhamens treasure. Second Sarcophagus of worught and engraved gold, which contains the guts of the Pharaoh - From the Valley of the Kings

Gilded wooden sarcophagus of Tuya, detail depicting goddess Isis, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Gilded wooden sarcophagus of Tuya. Detail depicting goddess Isis

Hercules with Nemean lion and Hydra of Lerna, from Sarcophagus of Labours of Hercules
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Sarcophagus of the Labours of Hercules. Detail: Hercules with the Nemean lion and the Hydra of Lerna

Close up of sarcophagus with retinue of sea-deities, Roman civilization, 2nd century a. d
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Rectangular sarcophagus with retinue of sea-deities. Detail

Sperandio sarcophagus with travel scenes, male characters and small herd of goats
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Sperandio sarcophagus with travel scenes, male characters and a small herd of goats and cattle. From the Necropolis of Sperandio in Perugia, Italy

Painted terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses from Cerveteri, Rome province, Italy, detail, 520 B. C
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Painted terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses, 520 b.C. From Cerveteri (Rome province, Italy). Detail

Sarcophagus, Treasure of Tanis, Psusennes I, founder of the Great Temple of Amun
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Psusennes I, founder of the Great Temple of Amun at Tanis. Detail of sarcophagus

Painted wood and gold Shenptah sarcophagus coffin, from Tuna el-Gebel
Egyptian civilization, Roman Period, 1st century b.C. 1st century A.D. Shenptah sarcophagus coffin, from Tuna el-Gebel. Painted wood and gold

Basalt sarcophagus called The Lovers Fountain by Luigi Mayer, 1804, engraving
Egypt, 19th century. Basalt sarcophagus called the Lovers Fountain. Engraving from Vedute, by Luigi Mayer, 1804

Egypt, Tuna el-Gebel, Necropolis of Hermopolis, Detail of Cover of the wooden sarcophagus of Zedthotefankh (brother of Petosiris, the high priest of Thoth), glass paste hieroglyphs

Fragment of sarcophagus depicting moneychanger, from Rome, Viale del Re
Roman civilization. Fragment of a sarcophagus depicting a moneychanger. From Rome, Viale del Re

Egypt, Cairo, Ancient Memphis, Engraved sarcophagus
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Engraved sarcophagus

Slab of sarcophagus with inscribed menorah, seven-branched candelabrum symbol of Judaism, Roman civilization
Roman civilization. Slab of sarcophagus with inscribed menorah, seven-branched candelabrum symbol of Judaism

Sarcophagus depicting clashes of Barbarian and Roman cavalries, possibly from Marcus Aurelius German Wars
Roman civilization - 2nd century A.D. - Sarcophagus depicts clashes of Barbarian and Roman cavalries, possibly from Marcus Aurelius German Wars

Granite sarcophagus of Ramses II from the Egypt, West Thebes, Valley of the Kings, detail, Isis
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XX. Granite sarcophagus of Ramses II, height 180 cm. From the Valley of the Kings. Detail, Isis

Sarcophagus of Imeneminet, front side
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period. Sarcophagus of Imeneminet, height 187 cm. Front side

Sarcophagus of M. Cornelius Statius with scenes from his childhood, Detail of child playing
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Sarcophagus of M. Cornelius Statius with scenes from his childhood. Detail: child playing

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"Sarcophagus: A Window into Ancient Civilizations and Mysteries" Step into the world of ancient civilizations with the Palenque Xtraterrestrial sarcophagus, an enigmatic artifact that sparks curiosity about extraterrestrial connections. Journey back to the 14th century BC in Egypt's Tomb of Tutankhamun, where a majestic sarcophagus guarded the remains of this young pharaoh. The intricate carvings on the Tutankhamun Sarcophagus tell tales of power and divinity. Travel further in time to Cerveteri around 520 BC, where a married couple found eternal rest within their beautifully adorned sarcophagus. This masterpiece reflects love and devotion even after death. Witness history unfold as Napoleon I pays homage at Frederick the Great's tomb in 1806, captured forever by an unknown artist. Discover Queen Nefertari playing Senet in her tomb alongside Pharaoh Ramesses II - a testament to her status and influence during ancient Egypt's golden age. At Sir John Soanes Museum, marvel at a bust overlooking a magnificent sarcophagus, showcasing artistry from centuries past. Tel Mevorah presents us with a marble sarcophagus depicting an epic battle between Amazons - warriors who challenged societal norms throughout history. In Tebessa's Roman Temple of Minerva lies another remarkable example; its intricate design offers insight into astrology and zodiac symbolism cherished by our ancestors. Delve deeper into history at Lord Nelson's crypt or tomb, where his legacy is preserved for generations to come. Finally, explore Etruscan civilization through Tarquinia's Amazon Sarcophagus - every painted detail revealing stories of powerful women defying conventions. Sarcophagi serve as gateways to understanding ancient cultures' beliefs, traditions, and aspirations beyond their earthly existence. These captivating artifacts continue to captivate our imagination while reminding us that even in death, humanity's desire for immortality and remembrance endures.