Marble relief marking a grave, Greece, 350-300 BCE

Made:
350 BCE-300 BCE in Greece
Greek sepulchral relief in marble. Front view. Black background.

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Greek sepulchral relief in marble. Front view. Black background.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Greek sepulchral relief in marble, rectangular slab possibly from grave stele, depicts woman clasping hand of seated old man, Athenian, Greek, possibly 300BC-350BC

Like many other graves of the time, this marble relief shows a scene of parting and farewell. Here a woman is clasping the hand of an old man.

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A78282
Materials:
marble
Measurements:
overall: 52 mm x 443 mm x 287 mm,
type:
relief
credit:
Sotheby's