Sarcophagus Panel

A tall, dark limestone panel with fine incised lines showing two standing figures in long robes, one on each side, surrounded by swirling clouds, foliage and low grasses. The thin pale lines outline drapery and faces, and the stone's rough surface and worn edges are clearly visible across the whole slab.

Look closer: Faint incised plant forms and small grasses along the bottom edge of the panel.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 700s

Medium

limestone

Source

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Size

2550 × 3400 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund