The anthropoid sarcophagus consists of a stone lid and chest. The lid has a broad face with a plain wig, that does not cover the ears. The wig and a back pillar which is slightly narrower are indicated on the back of the chest. The eyes are large without an indication of the pupils, and with extended eye lines. The nose is straight, and the mouth small. The collar is suggested by a simple line between the lappets, but not decorated. Some features of the body are faintly indicated. Besides the face, there are no decorations nor inscriptions.
The outside of the sarcophagus is very smoothly polished, the inside a little less.
Present location |
ALLARD PIERSON MUSEUM [06/002] AMSTERDAM |
Inventory number |
APM 6289 |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
COFFIN/SARCOPHAGUS OF HUMANS |
Material |
BASALT |
Technique |
HEWN; POLISHED |
Height |
1.74 cm |
Width |
0.59 cm |
Depth |
0.37 cm |