The Camposanto Monumentale cemetary in Pisa (page 20/32)

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rectangular sarcophagus (second half [of] 3rd century a.d.). on the front deceased couple with undulating fluting on the sides. [more...]

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Fluted Sarcophagus From 3rd Century 1

Fluted Sarcophagus From 3rd Century 1

Showing one end and the front. [more...]

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Inscription

Inscription

A tombstone set into the floor (you can see my toes, too!). The inscription is damages but the lettering is interesting. It is dated 1446. There is also a [...] [more...]

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Fluted Sarcophagus From 3rd Century 2

Fluted Sarcophagus From 3rd Century 2

Showing the depiction of the two deceased. One carries a feather duster and the other a... er.. megaphone perhaps. The person on the left has wavy hair. [more...]

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Fluted Sarcophagus From 3rd Century 3

Fluted Sarcophagus From 3rd Century 3

rectangular sarcophagus (second half [of] 3rd century a.d.). on the front deceased couple with undulating fluting on the sides. [more...]

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1700-year-old stone coffin 1: carved scenes

1700-year-old stone coffin 1: carved scenes

rectangular sarcophagus with clipeus held by winged genii; on the sides couples of eros and psyche (beginning of 3rd century a.d.). flat slab top, maybe medieval. reused for gallo dell’angnello, operaio dell’opera del duomo (1284 – 1292). [more...]

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1700-year-old stone coffin 2: carved scenes

1700-year-old stone coffin 2: carved scenes

A horse and rider, a tree (I think) and a man with a dog.

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1700-year-old stone coffin 3: carved scenes

1700-year-old stone coffin 3: carved scenes

A cartouche or place for an inscription, but it appears blank.

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1700-year-old stone coffin 4: inscription

1700-year-old stone coffin 4: inscription

The lettering is medieval, from the 13th century:

sep: ? galli agnelli indicis opari op[er]e sce alarie

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1700-year-old stone coffin 5: inscription detail

1700-year-old stone coffin 5: inscription detail

A detail of the medieval lettering carved into the lid of this sarcophagus. [more...]

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Rococo Tomb 1

Rococo Tomb 1

With various carved figures and an incense burner.

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Rococo Tomb 2: inscription

Rococo Tomb 2: inscription

Bearing the date mdcvi, which is 1606.

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