A sarcophagus lid portrays an adolescent lying on his right side on a funeral sofa and resting his head upon his left hand. The right hand stretches towards something placed in the left side. The forearm is missing. Only the right hand's fingers are visible.
The figure wears a chiton, or knee-length garment, and a himation, a rectangular cloth draped over the left shoulder, around both legs in circular folds reflecting the feet's movement underneath.
This youngster's physique is characterized by its elegance and plumpness. The facial features are carefully covered and portrayed, yet the head is now smashed on the right side. The portrayal reflects an angelic youth
COFFIN/SARCOPHAGUS OF HUMANS
BIBLIOTHECA ALEXANDRINA ANTIQUETIES MUSEUM
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