Marble sarcophagus with the contest between the Muses and the Sirens

3rd quarter of 3rd century A.D.

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Title: Marble sarcophagus with the contest between the Muses and the Sirens
Date Created: 3rd quarter of 3rd century A.D.
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 21 3/4 x 77 1/4 x 22 1/2 in. (55.3 x 196.2 x 57.2 cm)
Type: Sarcophagus, Muses and Sirens
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/248205
Medium: Marble, Pentelic
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Period: Late Imperial, Gallienic
Culture: Roman

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