Ravenna, Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore, Frammento del sarcofago di Ecclesio

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Title:	Ravenna, Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore, Frammento del sarcofago di Ecclesio
Start date:	532
End date:	534
Historical Period:	Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description:	Fragment of the sarcophagus of Bishop Ecclesius: in the center is depicted a gemmed cross with two deer and two peacocks on each side. The scene is framed by a band with ribbons and plant motifs.
Place:	Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore, Italy
Languages:	No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium:	marble (rock)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	Biblioteca Classense Mario Mazzotti Archive
Physical type:	sarcophagi (coffins)
Material and technique:	relief (sculpture techniques)
Data provider:	Museum of Ravenna
License:	All rights reserved
Rights holder:	Ravenna Diocese
Appears in Collections:	BYZART