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| Keywords: Roman - Sarcophagus with Griffins - Walters 2335.jpg Carved in relief on this sarcophagus panther-griffins face one another each raising a paw towards a central vase-like object used in the cult of Dionysus Sabazius The motif is well known from imperial temples where it appears as a symbol of deification and ascension to heaven This imperial allusion reflects the high aspirations of the family to whom the tomb belongs Along the lid Eros figures ride fantastical sea-creatures between 140 170 Imperial marble cm 62 2 156 2 54 accession number 23 35 3446 Don Marcello Massarenti Collection Rome Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters with the Massarenti Collection 1902 Things With Wings Mythological Figures in Ancient Greek Art The Walters Art Museum Baltimore 2005-2006 place of origin Mediterranean Walters Art Museum license Ancient Roman art in the Walters Art Museum Ancient Roman sarcophagi Reliefs of griffins Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Dionysos Sabazios | ||||
