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Hinged casket

Late 3rd - early 2nd century BC

MArTA - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto

MArTA - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto
Taranto, Italy

Casket consisting of two parts imitating the valves of a scallop shell joined by a hinge on which the name of the deceased, Opaka Sabaleida is inscribed. On the inner and outer faces of the upper part is a Nereid riding a sea monster across the sea, represented by three rows of engraved and gilded waves.

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  • Title: Hinged casket
  • Date Created: Late 3rd - early 2nd century BC
  • Location Created: Canosa (BAT), Tomba degli Ori, 1928
  • Physical Dimensions: 10 cm (width)
  • Medium: Silver and gilt
  • Room: Room XII, showcase 21, 1.8
MArTA - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto

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