This magnificent sarcophagus was discovered in the town of ar-Rastan in 1977. It is a fine specimen of Hellenistic art, depicting in all likelihood a scene from the Trojan War with a fluid composition joining men, shields, horses, boats, and cadavers. It is modeled after the traditions of Athens' workshops and bears no relation to Oriental patterns whatsoever.
Provenance: ar-Rastan.
Substance: white marble.
Dimensions: length 220 cm, height 175 cm.
Era: Classic.
Text: adapted from Degeorge (p. 73-74).
Photography: ʿīsā .
Collection of the National Museum of Damascus.
Gérard Degeorge. Syrie. Art - Histoire - Architecture. Hermann, éditeurs des sciences et des arts 1983.
ʿĀbid ʿīsā. A Guide to the National Museum of Damascus 2006.
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