Ravenna, courtyard of the basilica of S. Vitale, sarcophagus with couple of lambs

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Title:	Ravenna, courtyard of the basilica of S. Vitale, sarcophagus with couple of lambs
Start date:	425
End date:	474
Historical Period:	Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description:	The lambs are siding a laurel crown with the central Christological monogram. A palm tree stands behind each lamb. In the short side a clypeus with a cross, at the far ends of the cross the “alpha” and the “omega” letters. Chronological details: Mid-5th c. AD
Place:	Prato di San Vitale, Italy
Languages:	Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Medium:	marble (rock)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	UNIBO Collection
Physical type:	sarcophagi (coffins)
Material and technique:	sculpting
Data provider:	University of Bologna
License:	All rights reserved
Rights holder:	Archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia
Appears in Collections:	BYZART