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Sarcophagus (lid)
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Sarcophagus (lid)

c. 100–125 CE · Greek marble

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

On this lid, four reclining women symbolize the seasons, arranged in right-to-left order: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn, as indicated by their dress and the contents of their baskets.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineSarcophagus (lid), c. 100–125 CE. Italy, Rome, Roman Empire. Greek marble; overall: 210 cm (82 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust, 1928.856.b

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