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Written by: Ayşe ŞahinResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 11676
Italy, Rome, Roman EmpireSarcophagus (lid)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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On this lid, four reclining women symbolize the seasons, arranged in right-to-left order: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn, as indicated by their dress and the contents of their baskets.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Rome, Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 100–125 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Rome, Roman Empire |
| Medium | Greek marble |
| Dimensions | Overall: 210 cm (82 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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