Object details
Accession number
ARC.007235
Primary Creator
Henry C. Sartorio
(active late 19th - early 20th century)
Full title
Small Sarcophagus
Creation Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Language
English
Marks
Inscribed in ink: Dr. Henry C. Sartorio. 5 Via Maria Cristina / Roma / Sarcophagus: Pavonazzetto marble. / XV - Century [crossed out in pencil]
Inscribed in pencil (upper): XVI , (1550)
Inscribed in ink: Long 5 feet / High 16 inches / Wide 15 inches / High from the ground 40 inches / The two bases are Roman scavo [?]. / Price in Rome £800 ($400) / Price in New York £10.000 ($500)
Inscribed in ink: Long 5 ft. 2 inches / Deep 14 inches / From floor to top. 3 ft. 6 uncnes - / Marble (Pavonazzette) of the 10th century (1550) / Beautiful color given by the time and climate / In New York £...($... / In Rome... £... ($
Display Media
Gelatin silver print
Web Commentary
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