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Antiquities

Alexander Sarcophagus

October 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Written by: Oscar MoreauSenior Specialist · Antiquities
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4th-century BC Sidonian sarcophagus, Istanbul Archaeology Museums.

4th-century BC Sidonian sarcophagus, Istanbul Archaeology Museums.

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Alexander Sarcophagus is one of the defining objects of its field — studied, reproduced and travelled to by millions. Matchless Pieces presents it in our Greek & Roman Art department as a benchmark of rarity, craftsmanship and history.

Department Antiquities
Collection Greek & Roman Art
Status Museum masterpiece · reference work

Image: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kingbjelica

Oscar Moreau

Oscar Moreau writes for the Antiquities department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of antiquities.

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