Section of lead coffin

Made:
200 BCE-300 CE

Section of lead coffin, with narrative scenes in relief, Roman, 200BC to 300AD

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A635913
Materials:
lead
Measurements:
length 492 mm
width 360 mm
height 7 mm
type:
coffin

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