– 400 C.E.
Ancient Cultures

Medea Sarcophagus, 140 - 150 C.E.


Medea Sarcophagus, 140 - 150 C.E., marble, 65 x 227 cm (Altes Museum, Berlin)


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Medea Sarcophagus, 140 - 150 C.E.
Rome, Italy
140-150 C.E.

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