Sarcophagus with a scene of pancration
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Sarcophagus with a scene of pancration
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Published 2019-02-19T12:31:53+00:00
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This is a part of a sarcophagus, depicting a scene from a pancration - a rule-less wrestling sporting event introduced into the Greek Olympic Games in 648 BC. The relief shows a nude athlete sitting on the back of another, pressing on his face, while a referee raisese his arm in sign of victory.
It comes from Rome from 2nd century AD.
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| Date published | 19/02/2019 |
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| Title | Sarcophagus with a scene of pancration |
| Date | 2nd century AD |
| Medium | Stone |
| Record | https://museomaffeiano.comune.verona.it |
| Place | Museo Lapidario Maffeiano |
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