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Achilles sarcophagus

This sarcophagus is of the second group of Achilles tombs of Attica type from the Roman Imperial Period. The left and short façade an its front façade are allocated to the figures. There is a sphinx in the right short face and opposing Gryphons on its rear long façade. Although the work bears the characteristics of the Late Antonines period, it may be dated to between AD 170 and 190.
I mix 2019 pictures taken in the new museum with older ones from the old museum. Apart from the fact that it was differently lit I also think it had been cleaned in the mean time. I do not think it opportune to strive for more compatible colours.
Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0456.jpg
Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0456.jpg
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Adana sept 2008 4932.jpg
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Adana Museum march 2013 9606.jpg
Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0457.jpg
Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0457.jpg
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Adana Museum march 2013 9607.jpg
Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0458.jpg
Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0458.jpg
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Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0461.jpg
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Adana sept 2008 4935.jpg
Adana Sarcophagus detail
Adana Sarcophagus detail
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Adana sept 2008 4936.jpg
Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0462.jpg
Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0462.jpg
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Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0471.jpg
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Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0828.jpg
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Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0487.jpg
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Adana sept 2008 4933.jpg
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Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0472.jpg
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Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0473.jpg
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Adana Archaeological Museum Achilles' Sarcophagus 170-190 AD 0829.jpg