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Title: Ravenna, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Sarcofago dei dodici apostoli, fronte
Start date: 400
End date: 499
Historical Period: Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description: 

Sarcophagus of the twelve apostles, on the front is depicted the scene of the Traditio Legis with Christ giving the scroll to Saint Paul, on the right Saint Peter approaches Christ with the keys and the cross. There are also four other apostles, while on each side of the sarcophagus three other apostles are represented. The lid shows three eight-pointed crosses.

Place: Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Italy  
Languages: No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium: marble (rock)
Project: BYZART Project  
Fond: Biblioteca Classense Corrado Ricci Archive  
Physical type: sarcophagi (coffins)
Material and technique: relief (sculpture techniques)
Data provider: Museum of Ravenna  
License: All rights reserved
Rights holder: Polo Museale Emilia Romagna  
Appears in Collections:BYZART

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